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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,233.39, 32,031.09 and 18,469.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,233.39, 32,031.09 and 18,469.18 is: 25,462.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,233.39 : 32,031.09 = 18,469.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,233.39/32,031.09 = 18,469.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,233.39x = 32,031.09 × 18,469.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,233.39x = 591,587,966.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,587,966.81/23,233.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,462.83

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