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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,986.94, 33,102.20 and 13,232.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,986.94, 33,102.20 and 13,232.23 is: 18,260.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,986.94 : 33,102.20 = 13,232.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,986.94/33,102.20 = 13,232.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,986.94x = 33,102.20 × 13,232.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,986.94x = 438,015,874.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,015,874.23/23,986.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,260.60

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