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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,961.36, 33,063.62 and 13,349.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,961.36, 33,063.62 and 13,349.55 is: 18,420.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,961.36 : 33,063.62 = 13,349.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,961.36/33,063.62 = 13,349.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,961.36x = 33,063.62 × 13,349.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,961.36x = 441,384,381.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,384,381.62/23,961.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,420.67

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