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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,992.56, 33,109.77 and 13,382.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,992.56, 33,109.77 and 13,382.88 is: 18,468.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,992.56 : 33,109.77 = 13,382.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,992.56/33,109.77 = 13,382.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,992.56x = 33,109.77 × 13,382.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,992.56x = 443,104,078.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,104,078.74/23,992.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,468.40

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