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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,993.61, 33,111.24 and 13,383.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,993.61, 33,111.24 and 13,383.93 is: 18,469.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,993.61 : 33,111.24 = 13,383.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,993.61/33,111.24 = 13,383.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,993.61x = 33,111.24 × 13,383.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,993.61x = 443,158,518.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,158,518.37/23,993.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,469.86

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