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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,922.49, 33,050.49 and 18,277

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,922.49, 33,050.49 and 18,277 is: 25,250.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,922.49 : 33,050.49 = 18,277 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,922.49/33,050.49 = 18,277/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,922.49x = 33,050.49 × 18,277
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,922.49x = 604,063,805.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,063,805.73/23,922.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,250.88

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