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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,720.97, 32,719.81 and 18,043.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,720.97, 32,719.81 and 18,043.26 is: 24,888.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,720.97 : 32,719.81 = 18,043.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,720.97/32,719.81 = 18,043.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,720.97x = 32,719.81 × 18,043.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,720.97x = 590,371,875.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,371,875.38/23,720.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,888.19

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