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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,984.48, 33,098.64 and 13,376.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,984.48, 33,098.64 and 13,376.24 is: 18,459.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,984.48 : 33,098.64 = 13,376.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,984.48/33,098.64 = 13,376.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,984.48x = 33,098.64 × 13,376.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,984.48x = 442,735,352.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,735,352.31/23,984.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,459.24

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