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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,995.84, 33,114.28 and 13,385.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,995.84, 33,114.28 and 13,385.48 is: 18,471.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,995.84 : 33,114.28 = 13,385.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,995.84/33,114.28 = 13,385.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,995.84x = 33,114.28 × 13,385.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,995.84x = 443,250,532.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,250,532.65/23,995.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,471.97

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