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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,992.61, 33,109.86 and 13,382.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,992.61, 33,109.86 and 13,382.93 is: 18,468.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,992.61 : 33,109.86 = 13,382.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,992.61/33,109.86 = 13,382.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,992.61x = 33,109.86 × 13,382.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,992.61x = 443,106,938.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,106,938.69/23,992.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,468.48

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