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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,813.28, 32,855.66 and 18,761.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,813.28, 32,855.66 and 18,761.82 is: 25,886.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,813.28 : 32,855.66 = 18,761.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,813.28/32,855.66 = 18,761.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,813.28x = 32,855.66 × 18,761.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,813.28x = 616,431,978.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,431,978.90/23,813.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,886.06

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