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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,073.03, 31,858.61 and 18,028.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,073.03, 31,858.61 and 18,028.53 is: 24,893.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,073.03 : 31,858.61 = 18,028.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,073.03/31,858.61 = 18,028.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,073.03x = 31,858.61 × 18,028.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,073.03x = 574,363,816.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,363,816.00/23,073.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,893.30

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