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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,994.70, 33,112.46 and 13,239.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,994.70, 33,112.46 and 13,239.67 is: 18,270.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,994.70 : 33,112.46 = 13,239.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,994.70/33,112.46 = 13,239.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,994.70x = 33,112.46 × 13,239.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,994.70x = 438,398,043.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,398,043.29/23,994.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,270.62

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