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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,997.72, 33,116.46 and 13,388.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,997.72, 33,116.46 and 13,388.52 is: 18,475.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,997.72 : 33,116.46 = 13,388.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,997.72/33,116.46 = 13,388.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,997.72x = 33,116.46 × 13,388.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,997.72x = 443,380,387.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,380,387.04/23,997.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,475.94

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