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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,989.84, 33,105.91 and 13,379.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,989.84, 33,105.91 and 13,379.49 is: 18,463.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,989.84 : 33,105.91 = 13,379.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,989.84/33,105.91 = 13,379.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,989.84x = 33,105.91 × 13,379.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,989.84x = 442,940,191.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,940,191.79/23,989.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,463.66

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