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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,994, 33,111.75 and 13,384.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,994, 33,111.75 and 13,384.32 is: 18,470.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,994 : 33,111.75 = 13,384.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,994/33,111.75 = 13,384.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,994x = 33,111.75 × 13,384.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,994x = 443,178,257.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,178,257.76/23,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,470.38

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