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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,988.28, 33,106.20 and 17,928

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,988.28, 33,106.20 and 17,928 is: 24,742.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,988.28 : 33,106.20 = 17,928 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,988.28/33,106.20 = 17,928/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,988.28x = 33,106.20 × 17,928
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,988.28x = 593,527,953.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,527,953.60/23,988.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,742.41

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