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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,961, 33,064.80 and 13,350.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,961, 33,064.80 and 13,350.26 is: 18,422.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,961 : 33,064.80 = 13,350.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,961/33,064.80 = 13,350.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,961x = 33,064.80 × 13,350.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,961x = 441,423,676.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,423,676.85/23,961
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,422.59

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