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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,015.96, 31,624.38 and 18,292.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,015.96, 31,624.38 and 18,292.04 is: 25,133.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,015.96 : 31,624.38 = 18,292.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,015.96/31,624.38 = 18,292.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,015.96x = 31,624.38 × 18,292.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,015.96x = 578,474,332.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,474,332.48/23,015.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,133.62

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