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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,949.08, 33,053.64 and 18,273.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,949.08, 33,053.64 and 18,273.08 is: 25,219.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,949.08 : 33,053.64 = 18,273.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,949.08/33,053.64 = 18,273.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,949.08x = 33,053.64 × 18,273.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,949.08x = 603,991,808.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,991,808.01/23,949.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,219.83

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