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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,859.62, 32,957.28 and 18,159.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,859.62, 32,957.28 and 18,159.74 is: 25,084.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,859.62 : 32,957.28 = 18,159.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,859.62/32,957.28 = 18,159.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,859.62x = 32,957.28 × 18,159.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,859.62x = 598,495,635.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,495,635.91/23,859.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,084.04

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