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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,959.23, 33,063.77 and 13,349.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,959.23, 33,063.77 and 13,349.23 is: 18,421.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,959.23 : 33,063.77 = 13,349.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,959.23/33,063.77 = 13,349.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,959.23x = 33,063.77 × 13,349.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,959.23x = 441,375,803.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,375,803.65/23,959.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,421.96

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