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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,994.02, 33,111.79 and 13,383.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,994.02, 33,111.79 and 13,383.43 is: 18,469.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,994.02 : 33,111.79 = 13,383.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,994.02/33,111.79 = 13,383.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,994.02x = 33,111.79 × 13,383.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,994.02x = 443,149,207.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,149,207.40/23,994.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,469.15

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