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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,841.90, 32,959.17 and 18,204.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,841.90, 32,959.17 and 18,204.30 is: 25,165.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,841.90 : 32,959.17 = 18,204.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,841.90/32,959.17 = 18,204.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,841.90x = 32,959.17 × 18,204.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,841.90x = 599,998,618.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,998,618.43/23,841.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,165.72

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