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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,929.62, 33,047.37 and 17,951.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,929.62, 33,047.37 and 17,951.82 is: 24,791.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,929.62 : 33,047.37 = 17,951.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,929.62/33,047.37 = 17,951.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,929.62x = 33,047.37 × 17,951.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,929.62x = 593,260,437.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,260,437.71/23,929.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,791.89

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