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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,959.24, 33,063.36 and 13,057.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,959.24, 33,063.36 and 13,057.53 is: 18,019.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,959.24 : 33,063.36 = 13,057.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,959.24/33,063.36 = 13,057.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,959.24x = 33,063.36 × 13,057.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,959.24x = 431,725,815.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,725,815.10/23,959.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,019.18

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