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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,930.90, 33,053.66 and 17,548.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,930.90, 33,053.66 and 17,548.28 is: 24,237.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,930.90 : 33,053.66 = 17,548.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,930.90/33,053.66 = 17,548.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,930.90x = 33,053.66 × 17,548.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,930.90x = 580,034,627.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,034,627.70/23,930.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,237.90

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