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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,803.82, 32,774.36 and 18,120.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,803.82, 32,774.36 and 18,120.36 is: 24,949.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,803.82 : 32,774.36 = 18,120.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,803.82/32,774.36 = 18,120.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,803.82x = 32,774.36 × 18,120.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,803.82x = 593,883,126.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,883,126.36/23,803.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,949.06

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