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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,995.31, 33,113.58 and 13,385.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,995.31, 33,113.58 and 13,385.63 is: 18,472.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,995.31 : 33,113.58 = 13,385.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,995.31/33,113.58 = 13,385.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,995.31x = 33,113.58 × 13,385.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,995.31x = 443,245,964.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,245,964.29/23,995.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,472.20

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