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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,971.90, 33,083.56 and 17,911.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,971.90, 33,083.56 and 17,911.62 is: 24,719.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,971.90 : 33,083.56 = 17,911.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,971.90/33,083.56 = 17,911.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,971.90x = 33,083.56 × 17,911.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,971.90x = 592,580,154.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,580,154.97/23,971.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,719.78

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