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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,995.87, 33,114.35 and 13,386.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,995.87, 33,114.35 and 13,386.20 is: 18,472.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,995.87 : 33,114.35 = 13,386.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,995.87/33,114.35 = 13,386.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,995.87x = 33,114.35 × 13,386.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,995.87x = 443,275,179.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,275,179.86/23,995.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,472.98

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