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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,918.33, 33,052.81 and 17,939.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,918.33, 33,052.81 and 17,939.62 is: 24,790.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,918.33 : 33,052.81 = 17,939.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,918.33/33,052.81 = 17,939.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,918.33x = 33,052.81 × 17,939.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,918.33x = 592,954,723.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,954,723.85/23,918.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,790.81

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