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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,994.26, 33,112.78 and 13,383.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,994.26, 33,112.78 and 13,383.66 is: 18,469.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,994.26 : 33,112.78 = 13,383.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,994.26/33,112.78 = 13,383.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,994.26x = 33,112.78 × 13,383.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,994.26x = 443,170,330.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,170,330.08/23,994.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,469.85

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