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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,037.68, 31,772.40 and 18,560

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,037.68, 31,772.40 and 18,560 is: 25,597.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,037.68 : 31,772.40 = 18,560 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,037.68/31,772.40 = 18,560/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,037.68x = 31,772.40 × 18,560
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,037.68x = 589,695,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,695,744/23,037.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,597.01

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