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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,991.43, 33,108.22 and 13,381.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,991.43, 33,108.22 and 13,381.75 is: 18,466.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,991.43 : 33,108.22 = 13,381.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,991.43/33,108.22 = 13,381.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,991.43x = 33,108.22 × 13,381.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,991.43x = 443,045,757.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,045,757.44/23,991.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,466.84

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