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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,804.76, 32,853.90 and 18,131.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,804.76, 32,853.90 and 18,131.52 is: 25,024.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,804.76 : 32,853.90 = 18,131.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,804.76/32,853.90 = 18,131.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,804.76x = 32,853.90 × 18,131.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,804.76x = 595,691,144.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,691,144.93/23,804.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,024.03

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