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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,777.88, 32,778.54 and 18,102.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,777.88, 32,778.54 and 18,102.75 is: 24,955.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,777.88 : 32,778.54 = 18,102.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,777.88/32,778.54 = 18,102.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,777.88x = 32,778.54 × 18,102.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,777.88x = 593,381,714.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,381,714.99/23,777.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,955.20

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