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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,924.60, 33,061.47 and 17,945.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,924.60, 33,061.47 and 17,945.88 is: 24,799.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,924.60 : 33,061.47 = 17,945.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,924.60/33,061.47 = 17,945.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,924.60x = 33,061.47 × 17,945.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,924.60x = 593,317,173.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,317,173.24/23,924.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,799.47

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