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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,993.20, 33,110.60 and 13,382.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,993.20, 33,110.60 and 13,382.83 is: 18,468.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,993.20 : 33,110.60 = 13,382.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,993.20/33,110.60 = 13,382.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,993.20x = 33,110.60 × 13,382.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,993.20x = 443,113,298.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,113,298.53/23,993.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,468.29

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