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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,858.65, 32,955.93 and 18,158.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,858.65, 32,955.93 and 18,158.77 is: 25,082.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,858.65 : 32,955.93 = 18,158.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,858.65/32,955.93 = 18,158.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,858.65x = 32,955.93 × 18,158.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,858.65x = 598,439,153.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,439,153.01/23,858.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,082.69

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