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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,813.64, 32,787.84 and 18,130.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,813.64, 32,787.84 and 18,130.14 is: 24,962.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,813.64 : 32,787.84 = 18,130.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,813.64/32,787.84 = 18,130.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,813.64x = 32,787.84 × 18,130.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,813.64x = 594,448,129.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,448,129.50/23,813.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,962.51

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