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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,235.17, 32,033.63 and 18,471.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,235.17, 32,033.63 and 18,471.15 is: 25,465.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,235.17 : 32,033.63 = 18,471.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,235.17/32,033.63 = 18,471.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,235.17x = 32,033.63 × 18,471.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,235.17x = 591,698,030.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,698,030.95/23,235.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,465.63

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