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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,958.57, 33,063.87 and 13,348.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,958.57, 33,063.87 and 13,348.20 is: 18,421.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,958.57 : 33,063.87 = 13,348.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,958.57/33,063.87 = 13,348.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,958.57x = 33,063.87 × 13,348.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,958.57x = 441,343,149.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,343,149.53/23,958.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,421.10

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