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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,979.58, 33,103.56 and 18,590.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,979.58, 33,103.56 and 18,590.11 is: 25,663.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,979.58 : 33,103.56 = 18,590.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,979.58/33,103.56 = 18,590.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,979.58x = 33,103.56 × 18,590.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,979.58x = 615,398,821.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,398,821.79/23,979.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,663.45

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