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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,832.56, 32,928.60 and 18,835.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,832.56, 32,928.60 and 18,835.16 is: 26,023.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,832.56 : 32,928.60 = 18,835.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,832.56/32,928.60 = 18,835.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,832.56x = 32,928.60 × 18,835.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,832.56x = 620,215,449.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,215,449.58/23,832.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,023.87

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