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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,416.17, 32,276.39 and 18,302.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,416.17, 32,276.39 and 18,302.78 is: 25,228.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,416.17 : 32,276.39 = 18,302.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,416.17/32,276.39 = 18,302.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,416.17x = 32,276.39 × 18,302.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,416.17x = 590,747,412.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,747,412.47/23,416.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,228.18

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