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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,993.90, 33,111.63 and 13,384.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,993.90, 33,111.63 and 13,384.22 is: 18,470.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,993.90 : 33,111.63 = 13,384.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,993.90/33,111.63 = 13,384.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,993.90x = 33,111.63 × 13,384.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,993.90x = 443,173,174.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,173,174.92/23,993.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,470.25

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