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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,303.96, 32,178.45 and 18,997.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,303.96, 32,178.45 and 18,997.74 is: 26,232.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,303.96 : 32,178.45 = 18,997.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,303.96/32,178.45 = 18,997.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,303.96x = 32,178.45 × 18,997.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,303.96x = 611,317,731.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,317,731.71/23,303.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,232.36

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