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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,992.61, 33,109.71 and 13,382.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,992.61, 33,109.71 and 13,382.23 is: 18,467.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,992.61 : 33,109.71 = 13,382.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,992.61/33,109.71 = 13,382.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,992.61x = 33,109.71 × 13,382.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,992.61x = 443,081,758.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,081,758.85/23,992.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,467.43

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