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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,926.52, 33,064.14 and 17,947.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,926.52, 33,064.14 and 17,947.81 is: 24,802.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,926.52 : 33,064.14 = 17,947.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,926.52/33,064.14 = 17,947.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,926.52x = 33,064.14 × 17,947.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,926.52x = 593,428,902.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,428,902.53/23,926.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,802.14

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