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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,998.16, 33,115.94 and 13,243.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,998.16, 33,115.94 and 13,243.16 is: 18,274.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,998.16 : 33,115.94 = 13,243.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,998.16/33,115.94 = 13,243.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,998.16x = 33,115.94 × 13,243.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,998.16x = 438,559,691.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,559,691.97/23,998.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,274.72

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