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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,989.95, 33,115.26 and 18,872.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,989.95, 33,115.26 and 18,872.22 is: 26,050.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,989.95 : 33,115.26 = 18,872.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,989.95/33,115.26 = 18,872.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,989.95x = 33,115.26 × 18,872.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,989.95x = 624,958,472.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,958,472.08/23,989.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,050.85

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