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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,184.90, 32,011.71 and 18,332.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,184.90, 32,011.71 and 18,332.40 is: 25,311.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,184.90 : 32,011.71 = 18,332.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,184.90/32,011.71 = 18,332.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,184.90x = 32,011.71 × 18,332.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,184.90x = 586,851,472.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,851,472.40/23,184.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,311.80

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