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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,209.60, 32,008.62 and 18,731.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,209.60, 32,008.62 and 18,731.92 is: 25,833.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,209.60 : 32,008.62 = 18,731.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,209.60/32,008.62 = 18,731.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,209.60x = 32,008.62 × 18,731.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,209.60x = 599,582,909.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,582,909.15/23,209.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,833.40

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