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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,830.56, 32,925.84 and 18,833.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,830.56, 32,925.84 and 18,833.16 is: 26,021.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,830.56 : 32,925.84 = 18,833.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,830.56/32,925.84 = 18,833.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,830.56x = 32,925.84 × 18,833.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,830.56x = 620,097,612.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,097,612.85/23,830.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,021.11

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