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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,995.30, 33,112.76 and 13,386.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,995.30, 33,112.76 and 13,386.74 is: 18,473.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,995.30 : 33,112.76 = 13,386.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,995.30/33,112.76 = 13,386.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,995.30x = 33,112.76 × 13,386.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,995.30x = 443,271,908.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,271,908.80/23,995.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,473.28

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