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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,901.18, 32,968.38 and 18,863.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,901.18, 32,968.38 and 18,863.82 is: 26,020.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,901.18 : 32,968.38 = 18,863.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,901.18/32,968.38 = 18,863.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,901.18x = 32,968.38 × 18,863.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,901.18x = 621,909,586.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,909,586.01/23,901.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,020.04

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