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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,994.78, 33,113.81 and 13,384.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,994.78, 33,113.81 and 13,384.41 is: 18,471.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,994.78 : 33,113.81 = 13,384.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,994.78/33,113.81 = 13,384.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,994.78x = 33,113.81 × 13,384.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,994.78x = 443,208,718.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,208,718.99/23,994.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,471.05

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