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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,958.36, 33,059.52 and 13,346.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,958.36, 33,059.52 and 13,346.64 is: 18,416.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,958.36 : 33,059.52 = 13,346.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,958.36/33,059.52 = 13,346.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,958.36x = 33,059.52 × 13,346.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,958.36x = 441,233,512.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,233,512.01/23,958.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,416.68

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