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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,107.04, 31,879.96 and 18,850.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,107.04, 31,879.96 and 18,850.74 is: 26,007.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,107.04 : 31,879.96 = 18,850.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,107.04/31,879.96 = 18,850.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,107.04x = 31,879.96 × 18,850.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,107.04x = 600,960,849.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,960,849.82/23,107.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,007.70

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