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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,016.74, 31,625.45 and 18,292.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,016.74, 31,625.45 and 18,292.82 is: 25,134.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,016.74 : 31,625.45 = 18,292.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,016.74/31,625.45 = 18,292.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,016.74x = 31,625.45 × 18,292.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,016.74x = 578,518,414.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,518,414.68/23,016.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,134.69

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