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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,990.15, 33,106.30 and 13,234.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,990.15, 33,106.30 and 13,234.73 is: 18,263.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,990.15 : 33,106.30 = 13,234.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,990.15/33,106.30 = 13,234.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,990.15x = 33,106.30 × 13,234.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,990.15x = 438,152,941.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,152,941.80/23,990.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,263.87

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