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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,230.04, 31,998.84 and 18,741.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,230.04, 31,998.84 and 18,741.23 is: 25,815.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,230.04 : 31,998.84 = 18,741.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,230.04/31,998.84 = 18,741.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,230.04x = 31,998.84 × 18,741.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,230.04x = 599,697,460.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,697,460.18/23,230.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,815.60

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