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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,768.32, 32,804.10 and 18,094

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,768.32, 32,804.10 and 18,094 is: 24,972.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,768.32 : 32,804.10 = 18,094 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,768.32/32,804.10 = 18,094/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,768.32x = 32,804.10 × 18,094
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,768.32x = 593,557,385.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,557,385.40/23,768.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,972.63

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