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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,994.58, 33,113.16 and 13,386.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,994.58, 33,113.16 and 13,386.28 is: 18,473.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,994.58 : 33,113.16 = 13,386.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,994.58/33,113.16 = 13,386.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,994.58x = 33,113.16 × 13,386.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,994.58x = 443,262,031.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,262,031.44/23,994.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,473.42

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