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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,919.63, 33,017.99 and 17,968.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,919.63, 33,017.99 and 17,968.49 is: 24,803.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,919.63 : 33,017.99 = 17,968.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,919.63/33,017.99 = 17,968.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,919.63x = 33,017.99 × 17,968.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,919.63x = 593,283,423.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,283,423.14/23,919.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,803.20

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