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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,983.18, 33,097.22 and 13,229.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,983.18, 33,097.22 and 13,229.28 is: 18,256.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,983.18 : 33,097.22 = 13,229.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,983.18/33,097.22 = 13,229.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,983.18x = 33,097.22 × 13,229.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,983.18x = 437,852,390.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,852,390.60/23,983.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,256.64

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