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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,163.86, 32,007.22 and 18,141.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,163.86, 32,007.22 and 18,141.86 is: 25,067.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,163.86 : 32,007.22 = 18,141.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,163.86/32,007.22 = 18,141.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,163.86x = 32,007.22 × 18,141.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,163.86x = 580,670,504.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,670,504.23/23,163.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,067.95

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