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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,379.06, 32,241.74 and 18,275.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,379.06, 32,241.74 and 18,275.25 is: 25,203.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,379.06 : 32,241.74 = 18,275.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,379.06/32,241.74 = 18,275.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,379.06x = 32,241.74 × 18,275.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,379.06x = 589,225,767.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,225,767.56/23,379.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,203.14

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