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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,988.98, 33,104.83 and 13,233.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,988.98, 33,104.83 and 13,233.61 is: 18,262.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,988.98 : 33,104.83 = 13,233.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,988.98/33,104.83 = 13,233.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,988.98x = 33,104.83 × 13,233.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,988.98x = 438,096,409.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,096,409.34/23,988.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,262.40

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