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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,891.43, 32,954.94 and 18,854.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,891.43, 32,954.94 and 18,854.04 is: 26,006.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,891.43 : 32,954.94 = 18,854.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,891.43/32,954.94 = 18,854.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,891.43x = 32,954.94 × 18,854.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,891.43x = 621,333,756.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,333,756.96/23,891.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,006.55

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