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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,967.04, 33,078.78 and 18,292.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,967.04, 33,078.78 and 18,292.48 is: 25,246.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,967.04 : 33,078.78 = 18,292.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,967.04/33,078.78 = 18,292.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,967.04x = 33,078.78 × 18,292.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,967.04x = 605,092,921.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,092,921.57/23,967.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,246.88

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