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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,983.98, 33,098.11 and 13,229.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,983.98, 33,098.11 and 13,229.27 is: 18,256.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,983.98 : 33,098.11 = 13,229.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,983.98/33,098.11 = 13,229.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,983.98x = 33,098.11 × 13,229.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,983.98x = 437,863,759.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,863,759.23/23,983.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,256.51

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