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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,989.30, 33,104.50 and 13,380.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,989.30, 33,104.50 and 13,380.73 is: 18,465.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,989.30 : 33,104.50 = 13,380.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,989.30/33,104.50 = 13,380.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,989.30x = 33,104.50 × 13,380.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,989.30x = 442,962,376.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,962,376.29/23,989.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,465.00

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