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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,999.48, 33,118.06 and 13,246.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,999.48, 33,118.06 and 13,246.24 is: 18,279.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,999.48 : 33,118.06 = 13,246.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,999.48/33,118.06 = 13,246.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,999.48x = 33,118.06 × 13,246.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,999.48x = 438,689,771.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,689,771.09/23,999.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,279.14

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