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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,918.95, 33,053.67 and 17,940.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,918.95, 33,053.67 and 17,940.24 is: 24,791.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,918.95 : 33,053.67 = 17,940.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,918.95/33,053.67 = 17,940.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,918.95x = 33,053.67 × 17,940.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,918.95x = 592,990,772.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,990,772.68/23,918.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,791.67

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