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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,955.60, 33,053.04 and 18,001.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,955.60, 33,053.04 and 18,001.56 is: 24,837.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,955.60 : 33,053.04 = 18,001.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,955.60/33,053.04 = 18,001.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,955.60x = 33,053.04 × 18,001.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,955.60x = 595,006,282.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,006,282.74/23,955.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,837.88

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