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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,986.03, 33,109.84 and 18,034.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,986.03, 33,109.84 and 18,034.99 is: 24,895.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,986.03 : 33,109.84 = 18,034.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,986.03/33,109.84 = 18,034.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,986.03x = 33,109.84 × 18,034.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,986.03x = 597,135,633.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,135,633.30/23,986.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,895.14

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