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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,981.24, 33,092.89 and 13,227.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,981.24, 33,092.89 and 13,227.99 is: 18,253.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,981.24 : 33,092.89 = 13,227.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,981.24/33,092.89 = 13,227.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,981.24x = 33,092.89 × 13,227.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,981.24x = 437,752,417.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,752,417.99/23,981.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,253.95

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