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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,138.46, 31,901.24 and 18,885.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,138.46, 31,901.24 and 18,885.15 is: 26,037.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,138.46 : 31,901.24 = 18,885.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,138.46/31,901.24 = 18,885.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,138.46x = 31,901.24 × 18,885.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,138.46x = 602,459,749.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,459,749.80/23,138.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,037.16

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