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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,991.56, 33,108.39 and 13,381.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,991.56, 33,108.39 and 13,381.88 is: 18,467.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,991.56 : 33,108.39 = 13,381.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,991.56/33,108.39 = 13,381.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,991.56x = 33,108.39 × 13,381.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,991.56x = 443,052,336.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,052,336.43/23,991.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,467.01

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