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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,992.42, 33,109.66 and 13,382.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,992.42, 33,109.66 and 13,382.50 is: 18,467.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,992.42 : 33,109.66 = 13,382.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,992.42/33,109.66 = 13,382.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,992.42x = 33,109.66 × 13,382.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,992.42x = 443,089,859.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,089,859.40/23,992.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,467.91

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