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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,231.73, 32,001.17 and 18,742.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,231.73, 32,001.17 and 18,742.92 is: 25,817.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,231.73 : 32,001.17 = 18,742.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,231.73/32,001.17 = 18,742.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,231.73x = 32,001.17 × 18,742.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,231.73x = 599,795,275.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,795,275.50/23,231.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,817.93

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