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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,995.26, 33,114.16 and 13,384.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,995.26, 33,114.16 and 13,384.66 is: 18,471.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,995.26 : 33,114.16 = 13,384.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,995.26/33,114.16 = 13,384.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,995.26x = 33,114.16 × 13,384.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,995.26x = 443,221,772.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,221,772.79/23,995.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,471.22

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