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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,984.27, 33,097.48 and 13,229.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,984.27, 33,097.48 and 13,229.57 is: 18,256.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,984.27 : 33,097.48 = 13,229.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,984.27/33,097.48 = 13,229.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,984.27x = 33,097.48 × 13,229.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,984.27x = 437,865,428.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,865,428.48/23,984.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,256.36

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