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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,996.22, 33,114.39 and 13,387.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,996.22, 33,114.39 and 13,387.02 is: 18,473.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,996.22 : 33,114.39 = 13,387.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,996.22/33,114.39 = 13,387.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,996.22x = 33,114.39 × 13,387.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,996.22x = 443,303,001.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,303,001.22/23,996.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,473.87

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