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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,996.92, 33,118.05 and 13,387.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,996.92, 33,118.05 and 13,387.54 is: 18,476.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,996.92 : 33,118.05 = 13,387.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,996.92/33,118.05 = 13,387.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,996.92x = 33,118.05 × 13,387.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,996.92x = 443,369,219.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,369,219.10/23,996.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,476.09

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