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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,857.65, 32,954.55 and 18,157.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,857.65, 32,954.55 and 18,157.77 is: 25,081.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,857.65 : 32,954.55 = 18,157.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,857.65/32,954.55 = 18,157.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,857.65x = 32,954.55 × 18,157.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,857.65x = 598,381,139.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,381,139.35/23,857.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,081.31

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