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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,309.25, 32,178.95 and 18,193.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,309.25, 32,178.95 and 18,193.80 is: 25,116.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,309.25 : 32,178.95 = 18,193.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,309.25/32,178.95 = 18,193.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,309.25x = 32,178.95 × 18,193.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,309.25x = 585,457,425.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,457,425.99/23,309.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,116.96

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