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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,991.43, 33,108.17 and 13,381.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,991.43, 33,108.17 and 13,381.06 is: 18,465.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,991.43 : 33,108.17 = 13,381.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,991.43/33,108.17 = 13,381.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,991.43x = 33,108.17 × 13,381.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,991.43x = 443,022,243.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,022,243.72/23,991.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,465.86

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