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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,970.72, 33,083.98 and 18,296.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,970.72, 33,083.98 and 18,296.66 is: 25,252.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,970.72 : 33,083.98 = 18,296.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,970.72/33,083.98 = 18,296.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,970.72x = 33,083.98 × 18,296.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,970.72x = 605,326,333.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,326,333.51/23,970.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,252.74

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