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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,165.72, 31,948.04 and 18,062.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,165.72, 31,948.04 and 18,062.48 is: 24,910.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,165.72 : 31,948.04 = 18,062.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,165.72/31,948.04 = 18,062.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,165.72x = 31,948.04 × 18,062.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,165.72x = 577,060,958.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,060,958.57/23,165.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,910.13

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