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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,920.92, 33,020.06 and 17,969.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,920.92, 33,020.06 and 17,969.85 is: 24,805.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,920.92 : 33,020.06 = 17,969.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,920.92/33,020.06 = 17,969.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,920.92x = 33,020.06 × 17,969.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,920.92x = 593,365,435.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,365,435.34/23,920.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,805.29

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