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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,805.57, 32,855.58 and 18,131.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,805.57, 32,855.58 and 18,131.25 is: 25,024.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,805.57 : 32,855.58 = 18,131.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,805.57/32,855.58 = 18,131.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,805.57x = 32,855.58 × 18,131.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,805.57x = 595,712,734.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,712,734.88/23,805.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,024.09

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