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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,999.80, 33,118.17 and 13,244.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,999.80, 33,118.17 and 13,244.77 is: 18,276.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,999.80 : 33,118.17 = 13,244.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,999.80/33,118.17 = 13,244.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,999.80x = 33,118.17 × 13,244.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,999.80x = 438,642,378.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,642,378.88/23,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,276.92

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