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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,985.53, 33,109.15 and 18,034.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,985.53, 33,109.15 and 18,034.48 is: 24,894.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,985.53 : 33,109.15 = 18,034.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,985.53/33,109.15 = 18,034.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,985.53x = 33,109.15 × 18,034.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,985.53x = 597,106,303.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,106,303.49/23,985.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,894.44

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