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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,997.02, 33,115.66 and 13,241.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,997.02, 33,115.66 and 13,241.99 is: 18,273.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,997.02 : 33,115.66 = 13,241.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,997.02/33,115.66 = 13,241.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,997.02x = 33,115.66 × 13,241.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,997.02x = 438,517,288.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,517,288.25/23,997.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,273.83

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