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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,992.15, 33,109.21 and 13,382.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,992.15, 33,109.21 and 13,382.47 is: 18,467.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,992.15 : 33,109.21 = 13,382.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,992.15/33,109.21 = 13,382.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,992.15x = 33,109.21 × 13,382.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,992.15x = 443,082,844.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,082,844.00/23,992.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,467.83

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