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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,995.08, 33,136.02 and 18,396.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,995.08, 33,136.02 and 18,396.36 is: 25,404.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,995.08 : 33,136.02 = 18,396.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,995.08/33,136.02 = 18,396.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,995.08x = 33,136.02 × 18,396.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,995.08x = 609,582,152.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,582,152.89/23,995.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,404.46

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