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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,995.77, 33,114.18 and 13,386.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,995.77, 33,114.18 and 13,386.07 is: 18,472.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,995.77 : 33,114.18 = 13,386.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,995.77/33,114.18 = 13,386.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,995.77x = 33,114.18 × 13,386.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,995.77x = 443,268,731.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,268,731.47/23,995.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,472.79

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