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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,997.93, 33,117.21 and 13,388.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,997.93, 33,117.21 and 13,388.24 is: 18,475.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,997.93 : 33,117.21 = 13,388.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,997.93/33,117.21 = 13,388.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,997.93x = 33,117.21 × 13,388.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,997.93x = 443,380,990.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,380,990.02/23,997.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,475.80

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