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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,277.71, 32,139.60 and 18,178.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,277.71, 32,139.60 and 18,178.98 is: 25,099.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,277.71 : 32,139.60 = 18,178.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,277.71/32,139.60 = 18,178.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,277.71x = 32,139.60 × 18,178.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,277.71x = 584,265,145.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,265,145.61/23,277.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,099.77

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