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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,998.77, 33,118.06 and 13,243.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,998.77, 33,118.06 and 13,243.74 is: 18,276.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,998.77 : 33,118.06 = 13,243.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,998.77/33,118.06 = 13,243.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,998.77x = 33,118.06 × 13,243.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,998.77x = 438,606,975.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,606,975.94/23,998.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,276.23

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