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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,991.42, 33,108.22 and 13,381.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,991.42, 33,108.22 and 13,381.74 is: 18,466.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,991.42 : 33,108.22 = 13,381.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,991.42/33,108.22 = 13,381.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,991.42x = 33,108.22 × 13,381.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,991.42x = 443,045,591.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,045,591.90/23,991.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,466.83

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