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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,985.65, 33,101.10 and 13,377.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,985.65, 33,101.10 and 13,377.34 is: 18,461.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,985.65 : 33,101.10 = 13,377.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,985.65/33,101.10 = 13,377.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,985.65x = 33,101.10 × 13,377.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,985.65x = 442,804,586.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,804,586.32/23,985.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,461.23

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