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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,991.84, 33,108.03 and 13,381.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,991.84, 33,108.03 and 13,381.23 is: 18,465.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,991.84 : 33,108.03 = 13,381.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,991.84/33,108.03 = 13,381.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,991.84x = 33,108.03 × 13,381.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,991.84x = 443,026,164.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,026,164.28/23,991.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,465.70

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