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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,990.68, 33,108.78 and 13,380.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,990.68, 33,108.78 and 13,380.22 is: 18,465.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,990.68 : 33,108.78 = 13,380.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,990.68/33,108.78 = 13,380.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,990.68x = 33,108.78 × 13,380.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,990.68x = 443,002,760.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,002,760.33/23,990.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,465.62

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