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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,806.35, 32,817.96 and 18,131.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,806.35, 32,817.96 and 18,131.49 is: 24,994.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,806.35 : 32,817.96 = 18,131.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,806.35/32,817.96 = 18,131.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,806.35x = 32,817.96 × 18,131.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,806.35x = 595,038,513.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,038,513.56/23,806.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,994.95

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