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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,994.81, 33,112.89 and 13,385.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,994.81, 33,112.89 and 13,385.13 is: 18,471.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,994.81 : 33,112.89 = 13,385.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,994.81/33,112.89 = 13,385.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,994.81x = 33,112.89 × 13,385.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,994.81x = 443,220,337.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,220,337.33/23,994.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,471.51

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