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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,984.53, 33,107.77 and 18,033.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,984.53, 33,107.77 and 18,033.48 is: 24,893.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,984.53 : 33,107.77 = 18,033.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,984.53/33,107.77 = 18,033.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,984.53x = 33,107.77 × 18,033.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,984.53x = 597,048,330.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,048,330.68/23,984.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,893.06

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