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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,921.92, 33,021.44 and 17,970.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,921.92, 33,021.44 and 17,970.85 is: 24,806.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,921.92 : 33,021.44 = 17,970.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,921.92/33,021.44 = 17,970.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,921.92x = 33,021.44 × 17,970.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,921.92x = 593,423,345.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,423,345.02/23,921.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,806.68

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