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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,958.78, 33,061.68 and 13,346.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,958.78, 33,061.68 and 13,346.52 is: 18,417.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,958.78 : 33,061.68 = 13,346.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,958.78/33,061.68 = 13,346.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,958.78x = 33,061.68 × 13,346.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,958.78x = 441,258,373.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,258,373.35/23,958.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,417.40

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