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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,764.78, 32,812.86 and 18,109.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,764.78, 32,812.86 and 18,109.36 is: 25,004.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,764.78 : 32,812.86 = 18,109.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,764.78/32,812.86 = 18,109.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,764.78x = 32,812.86 × 18,109.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,764.78x = 594,219,894.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,219,894.37/23,764.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,004.22

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