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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,057.73, 31,828.62 and 18,023.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,057.73, 31,828.62 and 18,023.61 is: 24,879.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,057.73 : 31,828.62 = 18,023.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,057.73/31,828.62 = 18,023.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,057.73x = 31,828.62 × 18,023.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,057.73x = 573,666,633.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,666,633.72/23,057.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,879.58

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