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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,996.43, 33,115.26 and 13,386.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,996.43, 33,115.26 and 13,386.69 is: 18,473.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,996.43 : 33,115.26 = 13,386.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,996.43/33,115.26 = 13,386.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,996.43x = 33,115.26 × 13,386.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,996.43x = 443,303,719.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,303,719.89/23,996.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,473.74

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