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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,980.62, 33,093.66 and 13,226.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,980.62, 33,093.66 and 13,226.72 is: 18,253.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,980.62 : 33,093.66 = 13,226.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,980.62/33,093.66 = 13,226.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,980.62x = 33,093.66 × 13,226.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,980.62x = 437,720,657.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,720,657.33/23,980.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,253.10

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