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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,996.80, 33,114.84 and 13,388.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,996.80, 33,114.84 and 13,388.23 is: 18,475.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,996.80 : 33,114.84 = 13,388.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,996.80/33,114.84 = 13,388.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,996.80x = 33,114.84 × 13,388.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,996.80x = 443,349,094.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,349,094.33/23,996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,475.34

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