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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,811.62, 32,853.38 and 18,760.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,811.62, 32,853.38 and 18,760.19 is: 25,883.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,811.62 : 32,853.38 = 18,760.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,811.62/32,853.38 = 18,760.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,811.62x = 32,853.38 × 18,760.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,811.62x = 616,335,392.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,335,392.87/23,811.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,883.81

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