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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,995, 33,113.13 and 13,385.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,995, 33,113.13 and 13,385.31 is: 18,471.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,995 : 33,113.13 = 13,385.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,995/33,113.13 = 13,385.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,995x = 33,113.13 × 13,385.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,995x = 443,229,510.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,229,510.12/23,995
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,471.74

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