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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,993.54, 33,111.22 and 13,383.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,993.54, 33,111.22 and 13,383.62 is: 18,469.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,993.54 : 33,111.22 = 13,383.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,993.54/33,111.22 = 13,383.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,993.54x = 33,111.22 × 13,383.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,993.54x = 443,147,986.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,147,986.22/23,993.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,469.47

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