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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,777.96, 32,847.75 and 18,991.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,777.96, 32,847.75 and 18,991.62 is: 26,235.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,777.96 : 32,847.75 = 18,991.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,777.96/32,847.75 = 18,991.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,777.96x = 32,847.75 × 18,991.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,777.96x = 623,831,985.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,831,985.86/23,777.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,235.72

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