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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,998.72, 33,117.92 and 13,389.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,998.72, 33,117.92 and 13,389.52 is: 18,477.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,998.72 : 33,117.92 = 13,389.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,998.72/33,117.92 = 13,389.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,998.72x = 33,117.92 × 13,389.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,998.72x = 443,433,052.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,433,052.20/23,998.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,477.36

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