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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,960.32, 33,057.44 and 13,347.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,960.32, 33,057.44 and 13,347.92 is: 18,415.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,960.32 : 33,057.44 = 13,347.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,960.32/33,057.44 = 13,347.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,960.32x = 33,057.44 × 13,347.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,960.32x = 441,248,064.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,248,064.52/23,960.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,415.78

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