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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,925.52, 33,062.76 and 17,946.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,925.52, 33,062.76 and 17,946.81 is: 24,800.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,925.52 : 33,062.76 = 17,946.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,925.52/33,062.76 = 17,946.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,925.52x = 33,062.76 × 17,946.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,925.52x = 593,371,071.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,371,071.80/23,925.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,800.76

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