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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,992.16, 33,109.34 and 13,382.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,992.16, 33,109.34 and 13,382.48 is: 18,467.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,992.16 : 33,109.34 = 13,382.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,992.16/33,109.34 = 13,382.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,992.16x = 33,109.34 × 13,382.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,992.16x = 443,085,080.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,085,080.36/23,992.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,467.91

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