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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,996.97, 33,115.77 and 13,385.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,996.97, 33,115.77 and 13,385.97 is: 18,472.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,996.97 : 33,115.77 = 13,385.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,996.97/33,115.77 = 13,385.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,996.97x = 33,115.77 × 13,385.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,996.97x = 443,286,703.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,286,703.75/23,996.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,472.61

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