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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,921.82, 33,014.66 and 18,246.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,921.82, 33,014.66 and 18,246.15 is: 25,181.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,921.82 : 33,014.66 = 18,246.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,921.82/33,014.66 = 18,246.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,921.82x = 33,014.66 × 18,246.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,921.82x = 602,390,347.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,390,347.33/23,921.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,181.63

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