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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,317.12, 32,183.36 and 18,003.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,317.12, 32,183.36 and 18,003.84 is: 24,849.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,317.12 : 32,183.36 = 18,003.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,317.12/32,183.36 = 18,003.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,317.12x = 32,183.36 × 18,003.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,317.12x = 579,424,064.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,424,064.10/23,317.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,849.73

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