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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,996.25, 33,114.87 and 13,386.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,996.25, 33,114.87 and 13,386.57 is: 18,473.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,996.25 : 33,114.87 = 13,386.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,996.25/33,114.87 = 13,386.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,996.25x = 33,114.87 × 13,386.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,996.25x = 443,294,525.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,294,525.30/23,996.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,473.49

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