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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,923.44, 33,059.90 and 17,944.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,923.44, 33,059.90 and 17,944.76 is: 24,797.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,923.44 : 33,059.90 = 17,944.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,923.44/33,059.90 = 17,944.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,923.44x = 33,059.90 × 17,944.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,923.44x = 593,251,971.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,251,971.12/23,923.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,797.94

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