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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,985.59, 33,101.42 and 13,375.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,985.59, 33,101.42 and 13,375.17 is: 18,458.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,985.59 : 33,101.42 = 13,375.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,985.59/33,101.42 = 13,375.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,985.59x = 33,101.42 × 13,375.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,985.59x = 442,737,052.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,737,052.87/23,985.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,458.46

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