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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,855.65, 32,951.79 and 18,155.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,855.65, 32,951.79 and 18,155.77 is: 25,078.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,855.65 : 32,951.79 = 18,155.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,855.65/32,951.79 = 18,155.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,855.65x = 32,951.79 × 18,155.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,855.65x = 598,265,037.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,265,037.95/23,855.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,078.55

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