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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,758, 32,748.27 and 18,714.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,758, 32,748.27 and 18,714.23 is: 25,795.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,758 : 32,748.27 = 18,714.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,758/32,748.27 = 18,714.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,758x = 32,748.27 × 18,714.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,758x = 612,858,656.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,858,656.88/23,758
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,795.89

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