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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,774.38, 32,773.71 and 18,099.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,774.38, 32,773.71 and 18,099.25 is: 24,950.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,774.38 : 32,773.71 = 18,099.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,774.38/32,773.71 = 18,099.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,774.38x = 32,773.71 × 18,099.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,774.38x = 593,179,570.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,179,570.72/23,774.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,950.37

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