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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,958.97, 33,063.42 and 13,348.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,958.97, 33,063.42 and 13,348.98 is: 18,421.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,958.97 : 33,063.42 = 13,348.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,958.97/33,063.42 = 13,348.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,958.97x = 33,063.42 × 13,348.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,958.97x = 441,362,932.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,362,932.31/23,958.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,421.62

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