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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,999.95, 33,119.80 and 13,389.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,999.95, 33,119.80 and 13,389.56 is: 18,477.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,999.95 : 33,119.80 = 13,389.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,999.95/33,119.80 = 13,389.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,999.95x = 33,119.80 × 13,389.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,999.95x = 443,459,549.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,459,549.29/23,999.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,477.52

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