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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,417.67, 32,278.45 and 18,304.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,417.67, 32,278.45 and 18,304.28 is: 25,230.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,417.67 : 32,278.45 = 18,304.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,417.67/32,278.45 = 18,304.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,417.67x = 32,278.45 × 18,304.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,417.67x = 590,833,786.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,833,786.77/23,417.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,230.26

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