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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,398.24, 32,297.28 and 18,626.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,398.24, 32,297.28 and 18,626.92 is: 25,711.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,398.24 : 32,297.28 = 18,626.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,398.24/32,297.28 = 18,626.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,398.24x = 32,297.28 × 18,626.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,398.24x = 601,598,850.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,598,850.78/23,398.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,711.29

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