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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,993.25, 33,112.32 and 13,382.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,993.25, 33,112.32 and 13,382.79 is: 18,469.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,993.25 : 33,112.32 = 13,382.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,993.25/33,112.32 = 13,382.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,993.25x = 33,112.32 × 13,382.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,993.25x = 443,135,224.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,135,224.97/23,993.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,469.16

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