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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,922.44, 33,058.52 and 17,943.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,922.44, 33,058.52 and 17,943.76 is: 24,796.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,922.44 : 33,058.52 = 17,943.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,922.44/33,058.52 = 17,943.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,922.44x = 33,058.52 × 17,943.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,922.44x = 593,194,148.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,194,148.84/23,922.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,796.56

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