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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,985.54, 33,100.65 and 13,375.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,985.54, 33,100.65 and 13,375.08 is: 18,457.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,985.54 : 33,100.65 = 13,375.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,985.54/33,100.65 = 13,375.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,985.54x = 33,100.65 × 13,375.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,985.54x = 442,723,841.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,723,841.80/23,985.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,457.95

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