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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,994.18, 33,111.88 and 13,383.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,994.18, 33,111.88 and 13,383.80 is: 18,469.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,994.18 : 33,111.88 = 13,383.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,994.18/33,111.88 = 13,383.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,994.18x = 33,111.88 × 13,383.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,994.18x = 443,162,779.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,162,779.54/23,994.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,469.59

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