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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,205.60, 32,003.10 and 18,727.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,205.60, 32,003.10 and 18,727.92 is: 25,827.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,205.60 : 32,003.10 = 18,727.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,205.60/32,003.10 = 18,727.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,205.60x = 32,003.10 × 18,727.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,205.60x = 599,351,496.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,351,496.55/23,205.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,827.88

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