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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,167.95, 31,951.14 and 18,064.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,167.95, 31,951.14 and 18,064.74 is: 24,913.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,167.95 : 31,951.14 = 18,064.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,167.95/31,951.14 = 18,064.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,167.95x = 31,951.14 × 18,064.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,167.95x = 577,189,036.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,189,036.80/23,167.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,913.25

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