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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,994.55, 33,112.25 and 13,239.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,994.55, 33,112.25 and 13,239.52 is: 18,270.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,994.55 : 33,112.25 = 13,239.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,994.55/33,112.25 = 13,239.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,994.55x = 33,112.25 × 13,239.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,994.55x = 438,390,130.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,390,130.56/23,994.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,270.41

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