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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,899.41, 32,958.59 and 18,224.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,899.41, 32,958.59 and 18,224.19 is: 25,132.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,899.41 : 32,958.59 = 18,224.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,899.41/32,958.59 = 18,224.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,899.41x = 32,958.59 × 18,224.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,899.41x = 600,643,515.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,643,515.17/23,899.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,132.15

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