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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,992.69, 33,109.82 and 13,382.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,992.69, 33,109.82 and 13,382.31 is: 18,467.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,992.69 : 33,109.82 = 13,382.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,992.69/33,109.82 = 13,382.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,992.69x = 33,109.82 × 13,382.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,992.69x = 443,085,875.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,085,875.28/23,992.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,467.54

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