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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,991.30, 33,107.25 and 13,382.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,991.30, 33,107.25 and 13,382.73 is: 18,467.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,991.30 : 33,107.25 = 13,382.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,991.30/33,107.25 = 13,382.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,991.30x = 33,107.25 × 13,382.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,991.30x = 443,065,387.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,065,387.79/23,991.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,467.75

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