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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,994.36, 33,113.70 and 13,239.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,994.36, 33,113.70 and 13,239.18 is: 18,270.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,994.36 : 33,113.70 = 13,239.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,994.36/33,113.70 = 13,239.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,994.36x = 33,113.70 × 13,239.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,994.36x = 438,398,234.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,398,234.77/23,994.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,270.89

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