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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,315.56, 32,152.62 and 18,271.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,315.56, 32,152.62 and 18,271.96 is: 25,197.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,315.56 : 32,152.62 = 18,271.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,315.56/32,152.62 = 18,271.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,315.56x = 32,152.62 × 18,271.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,315.56x = 587,491,386.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,491,386.54/23,315.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,197.40

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