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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,996.13, 33,115.37 and 13,385.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,996.13, 33,115.37 and 13,385.54 is: 18,472.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,996.13 : 33,115.37 = 13,385.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,996.13/33,115.37 = 13,385.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,996.13x = 33,115.37 × 13,385.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,996.13x = 443,266,877.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,266,877.25/23,996.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,472.43

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