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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,999.85, 33,119.81 and 13,389.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,999.85, 33,119.81 and 13,389.48 is: 18,477.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,999.85 : 33,119.81 = 13,389.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,999.85/33,119.81 = 13,389.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,999.85x = 33,119.81 × 13,389.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,999.85x = 443,457,078.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,457,078.96/23,999.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,477.50

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