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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,731.34, 32,711.54 and 18,687.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,731.34, 32,711.54 and 18,687.56 is: 25,759.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,731.34 : 32,711.54 = 18,687.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,731.34/32,711.54 = 18,687.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,731.34x = 32,711.54 × 18,687.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,731.34x = 611,298,866.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,298,866.44/23,731.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,759.14

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