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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,990.80, 33,108.72 and 13,380.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,990.80, 33,108.72 and 13,380.16 is: 18,465.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,990.80 : 33,108.72 = 13,380.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,990.80/33,108.72 = 13,380.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,990.80x = 33,108.72 × 13,380.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,990.80x = 442,999,971.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,999,971.00/23,990.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,465.41

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