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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,856.65, 32,953.17 and 18,156.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,856.65, 32,953.17 and 18,156.77 is: 25,079.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,856.65 : 32,953.17 = 18,156.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,856.65/32,953.17 = 18,156.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,856.65x = 32,953.17 × 18,156.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,856.65x = 598,323,128.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,323,128.46/23,856.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,079.93

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