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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,998.02, 33,117.04 and 13,242.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,998.02, 33,117.04 and 13,242.99 is: 18,275.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,998.02 : 33,117.04 = 13,242.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,998.02/33,117.04 = 13,242.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,998.02x = 33,117.04 × 13,242.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,998.02x = 438,568,629.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,568,629.55/23,998.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,275.20

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