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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,999.42, 33,118.97 and 13,244.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,999.42, 33,118.97 and 13,244.38 is: 18,277.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,999.42 : 33,118.97 = 13,244.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,999.42/33,118.97 = 13,244.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,999.42x = 33,118.97 × 13,244.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,999.42x = 438,640,074.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,640,074.87/23,999.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,277.11

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