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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,696.74, 32,686.48 and 18,019.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,696.74, 32,686.48 and 18,019.04 is: 24,854.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,696.74 : 32,686.48 = 18,019.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,696.74/32,686.48 = 18,019.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,696.74x = 32,686.48 × 18,019.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,696.74x = 588,978,834.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,978,834.94/23,696.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,854.85

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