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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,991.92, 33,110.50 and 13,381.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,991.92, 33,110.50 and 13,381.54 is: 18,467.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,991.92 : 33,110.50 = 13,381.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,991.92/33,110.50 = 13,381.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,991.92x = 33,110.50 × 13,381.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,991.92x = 443,069,480.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,069,480.17/23,991.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,467.45

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