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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,314.98, 32,186.85 and 18,129.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,314.98, 32,186.85 and 18,129.36 is: 25,027.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,314.98 : 32,186.85 = 18,129.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,314.98/32,186.85 = 18,129.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,314.98x = 32,186.85 × 18,129.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,314.98x = 583,526,990.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,526,990.92/23,314.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,027.99

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