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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,996.08, 33,137.40 and 18,397.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,996.08, 33,137.40 and 18,397.36 is: 25,405.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,996.08 : 33,137.40 = 18,397.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,996.08/33,137.40 = 18,397.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,996.08x = 33,137.40 × 18,397.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,996.08x = 609,640,677.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,640,677.26/23,996.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,405.84

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