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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,961.96, 33,064.74 and 13,349.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,961.96, 33,064.74 and 13,349.88 is: 18,421.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,961.96 : 33,064.74 = 13,349.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,961.96/33,064.74 = 13,349.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,961.96x = 33,064.74 × 13,349.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,961.96x = 441,410,311.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,410,311.23/23,961.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,421.29

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