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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,992.92, 33,112.80 and 13,386.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,992.92, 33,112.80 and 13,386.24 is: 18,474.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,992.92 : 33,112.80 = 13,386.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,992.92/33,112.80 = 13,386.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,992.92x = 33,112.80 × 13,386.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,992.92x = 443,255,887.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,255,887.87/23,992.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,474.45

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