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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,984.52, 33,098.76 and 13,229.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,984.52, 33,098.76 and 13,229.77 is: 18,257.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,984.52 : 33,098.76 = 13,229.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,984.52/33,098.76 = 13,229.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,984.52x = 33,098.76 × 13,229.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,984.52x = 437,888,970.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,888,970.67/23,984.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,257.15

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