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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,262.12, 32,127.84 and 18,020.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,262.12, 32,127.84 and 18,020.34 is: 24,888.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,262.12 : 32,127.84 = 18,020.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,262.12/32,127.84 = 18,020.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,262.12x = 32,127.84 × 18,020.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,262.12x = 578,954,600.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,954,600.27/23,262.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,888.30

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