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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,996.53, 33,116.23 and 13,386.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,996.53, 33,116.23 and 13,386.16 is: 18,473.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,996.53 : 33,116.23 = 13,386.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,996.53/33,116.23 = 13,386.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,996.53x = 33,116.23 × 13,386.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,996.53x = 443,299,153.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,299,153.38/23,996.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,473.47

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