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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,946.28, 33,049.80 and 18,270.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,946.28, 33,049.80 and 18,270.34 is: 25,216.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,946.28 : 33,049.80 = 18,270.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,946.28/33,049.80 = 18,270.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,946.28x = 33,049.80 × 18,270.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,946.28x = 603,831,082.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,831,082.93/23,946.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,216.07

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