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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,995.92, 33,116.67 and 13,386.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,995.92, 33,116.67 and 13,386.54 is: 18,474.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,995.92 : 33,116.67 = 13,386.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,995.92/33,116.67 = 13,386.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,995.92x = 33,116.67 × 13,386.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,995.92x = 443,317,627.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,317,627.62/23,995.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,474.71

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