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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,989.38, 33,105.69 and 13,234.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,989.38, 33,105.69 and 13,234.20 is: 18,263.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,989.38 : 33,105.69 = 13,234.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,989.38/33,105.69 = 13,234.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,989.38x = 33,105.69 × 13,234.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,989.38x = 438,127,322.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,127,322.60/23,989.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,263.39

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