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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,961.61, 33,063.96 and 13,349.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,961.61, 33,063.96 and 13,349.80 is: 18,421.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,961.61 : 33,063.96 = 13,349.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,961.61/33,063.96 = 13,349.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,961.61x = 33,063.96 × 13,349.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,961.61x = 441,397,253.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,397,253.21/23,961.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,421.02

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