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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,104.76, 31,846.96 and 18,060.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,104.76, 31,846.96 and 18,060.08 is: 24,893.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,104.76 : 31,846.96 = 18,060.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,104.76/31,846.96 = 18,060.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,104.76x = 31,846.96 × 18,060.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,104.76x = 575,158,645.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,158,645.36/23,104.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,893.51

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