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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,394.62, 32,292.27 and 18,623.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,394.62, 32,292.27 and 18,623.32 is: 25,706.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,394.62 : 32,292.27 = 18,623.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,394.62/32,292.27 = 18,623.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,394.62x = 32,292.27 × 18,623.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,394.62x = 601,389,197.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,389,197.01/23,394.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,706.30

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