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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,246.12, 32,105.78 and 18,004.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,246.12, 32,105.78 and 18,004.36 is: 24,866.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,246.12 : 32,105.78 = 18,004.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,246.12/32,105.78 = 18,004.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,246.12x = 32,105.78 × 18,004.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,246.12x = 578,044,021.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,044,021.20/23,246.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,866.26

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