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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,993.84, 33,111.52 and 13,383.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,993.84, 33,111.52 and 13,383.48 is: 18,469.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,993.84 : 33,111.52 = 13,383.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,993.84/33,111.52 = 13,383.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,993.84x = 33,111.52 × 13,383.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,993.84x = 443,147,365.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,147,365.69/23,993.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,469.21

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