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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,901.57, 33,017.90 and 19,153.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,901.57, 33,017.90 and 19,153.06 is: 26,458.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,901.57 : 33,017.90 = 19,153.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,901.57/33,017.90 = 19,153.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,901.57x = 33,017.90 × 19,153.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,901.57x = 632,393,641.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,393,641.46/23,901.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,458.25

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