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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,752.64, 32,773.28 and 18,086.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,752.64, 32,773.28 and 18,086.08 is: 24,954.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,752.64 : 32,773.28 = 18,086.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,752.64/32,773.28 = 18,086.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,752.64x = 32,773.28 × 18,086.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,752.64x = 592,740,163.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,740,163.94/23,752.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,954.71

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