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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,997.27, 33,115.99 and 13,242.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,997.27, 33,115.99 and 13,242.24 is: 18,274.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,997.27 : 33,115.99 = 13,242.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,997.27/33,115.99 = 13,242.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,997.27x = 33,115.99 × 13,242.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,997.27x = 438,529,887.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,529,887.42/23,997.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,274.16

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