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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,401.92, 32,306.40 and 18,084.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,401.92, 32,306.40 and 18,084.72 is: 24,965.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,401.92 : 32,306.40 = 18,084.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,401.92/32,306.40 = 18,084.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,401.92x = 32,306.40 × 18,084.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,401.92x = 584,252,198.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,252,198.21/23,401.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,965.99

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