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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,166.72, 31,950.72 and 18,967.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,166.72, 31,950.72 and 18,967.68 is: 26,159.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,166.72 : 31,950.72 = 18,967.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,166.72/31,950.72 = 18,967.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,166.72x = 31,950.72 × 18,967.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,166.72x = 606,031,032.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,031,032.73/23,166.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,159.55

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