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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,310.06, 32,145.03 and 18,266.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,310.06, 32,145.03 and 18,266.46 is: 25,189.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,310.06 : 32,145.03 = 18,266.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,310.06/32,145.03 = 18,266.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,310.06x = 32,145.03 × 18,266.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,310.06x = 587,175,904.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,175,904.69/23,310.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,189.81

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