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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,208.60, 32,034.78 and 18,491.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,208.60, 32,034.78 and 18,491.16 is: 25,523.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,208.60 : 32,034.78 = 18,491.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,208.60/32,034.78 = 18,491.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,208.60x = 32,034.78 × 18,491.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,208.60x = 592,360,242.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,360,242.54/23,208.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,523.31

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