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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,751.72, 32,761.98 and 18,707.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,751.72, 32,761.98 and 18,707.76 is: 25,804.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,751.72 : 32,761.98 = 18,707.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,751.72/32,761.98 = 18,707.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,751.72x = 32,761.98 × 18,707.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,751.72x = 612,903,258.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,903,258.96/23,751.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,804.58

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