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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,977.27, 33,114.45 and 18,250.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,977.27, 33,114.45 and 18,250.93 is: 25,205.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,977.27 : 33,114.45 = 18,250.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,977.27/33,114.45 = 18,250.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,977.27x = 33,114.45 × 18,250.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,977.27x = 604,369,508.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,369,508.94/23,977.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,205.93

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