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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,975.46, 33,098.28 and 18,586.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,975.46, 33,098.28 and 18,586.02 is: 25,658.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,975.46 : 33,098.28 = 18,586.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,975.46/33,098.28 = 18,586.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,975.46x = 33,098.28 × 18,586.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,975.46x = 615,165,294.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,165,294.05/23,975.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,658.12

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