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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,387.56, 32,253.45 and 18,283.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,387.56, 32,253.45 and 18,283.75 is: 25,214.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,387.56 : 32,253.45 = 18,283.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,387.56/32,253.45 = 18,283.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,387.56x = 32,253.45 × 18,283.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,387.56x = 589,714,016.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,714,016.44/23,387.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,214.86

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