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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,958.98, 33,062.43 and 13,348.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,958.98, 33,062.43 and 13,348.34 is: 18,420.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,958.98 : 33,062.43 = 13,348.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,958.98/33,062.43 = 13,348.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,958.98x = 33,062.43 × 13,348.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,958.98x = 441,328,556.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,328,556.87/23,958.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,420.17

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