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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,929.02, 33,067.60 and 17,950.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,929.02, 33,067.60 and 17,950.32 is: 24,805.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,929.02 : 33,067.60 = 17,950.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,929.02/33,067.60 = 17,950.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,929.02x = 33,067.60 × 17,950.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,929.02x = 593,574,001.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,574,001.63/23,929.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,805.61

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