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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,958.88, 33,064.26 and 13,348.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,958.88, 33,064.26 and 13,348.50 is: 18,421.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,958.88 : 33,064.26 = 13,348.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,958.88/33,064.26 = 13,348.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,958.88x = 33,064.26 × 13,348.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,958.88x = 441,358,274.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,358,274.61/23,958.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,421.49

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