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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,993.15, 33,110.44 and 13,237.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,993.15, 33,110.44 and 13,237.73 is: 18,268.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,993.15 : 33,110.44 = 13,237.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,993.15/33,110.44 = 13,237.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,993.15x = 33,110.44 × 13,237.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,993.15x = 438,307,064.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,307,064.90/23,993.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,268.01

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