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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,998.48, 33,116.68 and 13,245.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,998.48, 33,116.68 and 13,245.24 is: 18,277.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,998.48 : 33,116.68 = 13,245.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,998.48/33,116.68 = 13,245.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,998.48x = 33,116.68 × 13,245.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,998.48x = 438,638,374.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,638,374.60/23,998.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,277.76

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