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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,017.16, 31,626.03 and 18,293.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,017.16, 31,626.03 and 18,293.24 is: 25,135.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,017.16 : 31,626.03 = 18,293.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,017.16/31,626.03 = 18,293.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,017.16x = 31,626.03 × 18,293.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,017.16x = 578,542,398.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,542,398.91/23,017.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,135.27

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