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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,994.78, 33,094.95 and 17,619.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,994.78, 33,094.95 and 17,619.38 is: 24,301.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,994.78 : 33,094.95 = 17,619.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,994.78/33,094.95 = 17,619.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,994.78x = 33,094.95 × 17,619.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,994.78x = 583,112,246.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,112,246.56/23,994.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,301.63

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