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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,174.86, 31,950.37 and 18,410.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,174.86, 31,950.37 and 18,410.61 is: 25,382.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,174.86 : 31,950.37 = 18,410.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,174.86/31,950.37 = 18,410.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,174.86x = 31,950.37 × 18,410.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,174.86x = 588,225,801.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,225,801.43/23,174.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,382.06

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