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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,992.49, 33,109.70 and 13,382.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,992.49, 33,109.70 and 13,382.82 is: 18,468.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,992.49 : 33,109.70 = 13,382.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,992.49/33,109.70 = 13,382.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,992.49x = 33,109.70 × 13,382.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,992.49x = 443,101,088.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,101,088.44/23,992.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,468.32

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