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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,992.62, 33,111.32 and 13,382.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,992.62, 33,111.32 and 13,382.22 is: 18,468.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,992.62 : 33,111.32 = 13,382.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,992.62/33,111.32 = 13,382.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,992.62x = 33,111.32 × 13,382.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,992.62x = 443,103,025.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,103,025.99/23,992.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,468.31

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