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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,987.98, 33,103.45 and 13,232.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,987.98, 33,103.45 and 13,232.61 is: 18,261.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,987.98 : 33,103.45 = 13,232.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,987.98/33,103.45 = 13,232.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,987.98x = 33,103.45 × 13,232.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,987.98x = 438,044,977.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,044,977.34/23,987.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,261.02

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