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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,416.68, 32,277.08 and 18,303.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,416.68, 32,277.08 and 18,303.28 is: 25,228.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,416.68 : 32,277.08 = 18,303.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,416.68/32,277.08 = 18,303.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,416.68x = 32,277.08 × 18,303.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,416.68x = 590,776,432.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,776,432.82/23,416.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,228.87

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