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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,958.48, 33,061.74 and 13,347.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,958.48, 33,061.74 and 13,347.84 is: 18,419.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,958.48 : 33,061.74 = 13,347.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,958.48/33,061.74 = 13,347.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,958.48x = 33,061.74 × 13,347.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,958.48x = 441,302,815.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,302,815.64/23,958.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,419.48

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