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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,942.08, 33,039.57 and 13,187.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,942.08, 33,039.57 and 13,187.26 is: 18,198.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,942.08 : 33,039.57 = 13,187.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,942.08/33,039.57 = 13,187.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,942.08x = 33,039.57 × 13,187.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,942.08x = 435,701,399.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,701,399.88/23,942.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,198.14

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