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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,972.90, 33,084.94 and 17,912.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,972.90, 33,084.94 and 17,912.62 is: 24,721.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,972.90 : 33,084.94 = 17,912.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,972.90/33,084.94 = 17,912.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,972.90x = 33,084.94 × 17,912.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,972.90x = 592,637,957.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,637,957.94/23,972.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,721.16

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