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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,245.12, 32,104.40 and 18,003.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,245.12, 32,104.40 and 18,003.36 is: 24,864.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,245.12 : 32,104.40 = 18,003.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,245.12/32,104.40 = 18,003.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,245.12x = 32,104.40 × 18,003.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,245.12x = 577,987,070.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,987,070.78/23,245.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,864.88

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