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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,972.76, 33,052.50 and 18,656.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,972.76, 33,052.50 and 18,656.28 is: 25,722.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,972.76 : 33,052.50 = 18,656.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,972.76/33,052.50 = 18,656.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,972.76x = 33,052.50 × 18,656.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,972.76x = 616,636,694.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,636,694.70/23,972.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,722.39

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