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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,924.22, 33,021.29 and 18,536

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,924.22, 33,021.29 and 18,536 is: 25,584.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,924.22 : 33,021.29 = 18,536 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,924.22/33,021.29 = 18,536/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,924.22x = 33,021.29 × 18,536
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,924.22x = 612,082,631.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,082,631.44/23,924.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,584.23

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