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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,991.34, 33,108.05 and 13,380.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,991.34, 33,108.05 and 13,380.99 is: 18,465.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,991.34 : 33,108.05 = 13,380.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,991.34/33,108.05 = 13,380.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,991.34x = 33,108.05 × 13,380.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,991.34x = 443,018,485.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,018,485.97/23,991.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,465.77

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