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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,985.11, 33,098.24 and 13,231.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,985.11, 33,098.24 and 13,231.86 is: 18,259.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,985.11 : 33,098.24 = 13,231.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,985.11/33,098.24 = 13,231.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,985.11x = 33,098.24 × 13,231.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,985.11x = 437,951,311.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,951,311.01/23,985.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,259.30

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