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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,946.28, 33,034.43 and 18,604.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,946.28, 33,034.43 and 18,604.54 is: 25,665.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,946.28 : 33,034.43 = 18,604.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,946.28/33,034.43 = 18,604.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,946.28x = 33,034.43 × 18,604.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,946.28x = 614,590,116.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,590,116.12/23,946.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,665.37

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