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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,991.39, 33,108.08 and 13,380.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,991.39, 33,108.08 and 13,380.93 is: 18,465.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,991.39 : 33,108.08 = 13,380.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,991.39/33,108.08 = 13,380.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,991.39x = 33,108.08 × 13,380.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,991.39x = 443,016,834.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,016,834.01/23,991.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,465.66

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