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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,812.84, 32,901.29 and 18,815.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,812.84, 32,901.29 and 18,815.41 is: 25,996.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,812.84 : 32,901.29 = 18,815.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,812.84/32,901.29 = 18,815.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,812.84x = 32,901.29 × 18,815.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,812.84x = 619,051,260.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,051,260.88/23,812.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,996.53

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