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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,995.53, 33,114.85 and 13,385.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,995.53, 33,114.85 and 13,385.16 is: 18,472.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,995.53 : 33,114.85 = 13,385.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,995.53/33,114.85 = 13,385.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,995.53x = 33,114.85 × 13,385.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,995.53x = 443,247,532.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,247,532.16/23,995.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,472.09

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