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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,990.62, 33,106.96 and 13,236.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,990.62, 33,106.96 and 13,236.18 is: 18,265.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,990.62 : 33,106.96 = 13,236.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,990.62/33,106.96 = 13,236.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,990.62x = 33,106.96 × 13,236.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,990.62x = 438,209,574.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,209,574.21/23,990.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,265.87

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