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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,178.45, 31,948.92 and 18,134.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,178.45, 31,948.92 and 18,134.58 is: 24,996.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,178.45 : 31,948.92 = 18,134.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,178.45/31,948.92 = 18,134.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,178.45x = 31,948.92 × 18,134.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,178.45x = 579,380,245.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,380,245.65/23,178.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,996.51

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