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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,995.78, 33,115.19 and 13,385.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,995.78, 33,115.19 and 13,385.41 is: 18,472.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,995.78 : 33,115.19 = 13,385.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,995.78/33,115.19 = 13,385.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,995.78x = 33,115.19 × 13,385.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,995.78x = 443,260,395.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,260,395.38/23,995.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,472.43

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