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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,994.74, 33,112.80 and 13,385.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,994.74, 33,112.80 and 13,385.07 is: 18,471.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,994.74 : 33,112.80 = 13,385.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,994.74/33,112.80 = 13,385.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,994.74x = 33,112.80 × 13,385.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,994.74x = 443,217,145.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,217,145.90/23,994.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,471.43

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