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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,984.94, 33,099.93 and 13,230.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,984.94, 33,099.93 and 13,230.51 is: 18,258.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,984.94 : 33,099.93 = 13,230.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,984.94/33,099.93 = 13,230.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,984.94x = 33,099.93 × 13,230.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,984.94x = 437,928,954.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,928,954.86/23,984.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,258.50

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