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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,977.20, 33,092.28 and 18,301.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,977.20, 33,092.28 and 18,301.20 is: 25,258.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,977.20 : 33,092.28 = 18,301.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,977.20/33,092.28 = 18,301.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,977.20x = 33,092.28 × 18,301.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,977.20x = 605,628,434.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,628,434.74/23,977.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,258.51

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