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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,989.61, 33,105.72 and 13,379.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,989.61, 33,105.72 and 13,379.93 is: 18,464.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,989.61 : 33,105.72 = 13,379.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,989.61/33,105.72 = 13,379.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,989.61x = 33,105.72 × 13,379.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,989.61x = 442,952,216.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,952,216.20/23,989.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,464.34

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