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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,169.16, 32,006.10 and 18,447.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,169.16, 32,006.10 and 18,447.40 is: 25,483.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,169.16 : 32,006.10 = 18,447.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,169.16/32,006.10 = 18,447.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,169.16x = 32,006.10 × 18,447.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,169.16x = 590,429,329.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,429,329.14/23,169.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,483.42

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