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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,995.29, 33,111.97 and 13,240.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,995.29, 33,111.97 and 13,240.29 is: 18,270.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,995.29 : 33,111.97 = 13,240.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,995.29/33,111.97 = 13,240.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,995.29x = 33,111.97 × 13,240.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,995.29x = 438,412,085.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,412,085.27/23,995.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,270.76

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