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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,697.74, 32,687.86 and 18,020.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,697.74, 32,687.86 and 18,020.04 is: 24,856.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,697.74 : 32,687.86 = 18,020.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,697.74/32,687.86 = 18,020.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,697.74x = 32,687.86 × 18,020.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,697.74x = 589,036,544.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,036,544.71/23,697.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,856.23

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