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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,999.27, 33,118.74 and 13,244.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,999.27, 33,118.74 and 13,244.22 is: 18,276.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,999.27 : 33,118.74 = 13,244.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,999.27/33,118.74 = 13,244.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,999.27x = 33,118.74 × 13,244.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,999.27x = 438,631,878.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,631,878.68/23,999.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,276.89

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