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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,927.61, 33,065.61 and 17,948.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,927.61, 33,065.61 and 17,948.88 is: 24,803.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,927.61 : 33,065.61 = 17,948.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,927.61/33,065.61 = 17,948.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,927.61x = 33,065.61 × 17,948.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,927.61x = 593,490,666.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,490,666.02/23,927.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,803.59

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