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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,996.26, 33,115.54 and 13,385.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,996.26, 33,115.54 and 13,385.67 is: 18,472.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,996.26 : 33,115.54 = 13,385.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,996.26/33,115.54 = 13,385.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,996.26x = 33,115.54 × 13,385.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,996.26x = 443,273,690.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,273,690.31/23,996.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,472.62

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