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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,940.65, 33,042.04 and 18,264.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,940.65, 33,042.04 and 18,264.69 is: 25,208.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,940.65 : 33,042.04 = 18,264.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,940.65/33,042.04 = 18,264.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,940.65x = 33,042.04 × 18,264.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,940.65x = 603,502,571.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,502,571.91/23,940.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,208.28

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