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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,987.03, 33,111.22 and 18,035.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,987.03, 33,111.22 and 18,035.99 is: 24,896.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,987.03 : 33,111.22 = 18,035.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,987.03/33,111.22 = 18,035.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,987.03x = 33,111.22 × 18,035.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,987.03x = 597,193,632.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,193,632.81/23,987.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,896.52

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