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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,999.63, 33,119.48 and 13,389.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,999.63, 33,119.48 and 13,389.26 is: 18,477.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,999.63 : 33,119.48 = 13,389.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,999.63/33,119.48 = 13,389.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,999.63x = 33,119.48 × 13,389.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,999.63x = 443,445,196.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,445,196.66/23,999.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,477.17

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