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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,068.07, 31,848.64 and 18,829.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,068.07, 31,848.64 and 18,829.23 is: 25,996.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,068.07 : 31,848.64 = 18,829.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,068.07/31,848.64 = 18,829.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,068.07x = 31,848.64 × 18,829.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,068.07x = 599,685,575.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,685,575.88/23,068.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,996.35

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