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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,757, 32,746.89 and 18,713.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,757, 32,746.89 and 18,713.23 is: 25,794.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,757 : 32,746.89 = 18,713.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,757/32,746.89 = 18,713.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,757x = 32,746.89 × 18,713.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,757x = 612,800,084.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,800,084.35/23,757
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,794.51

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