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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,417.68, 32,278.46 and 18,304.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,417.68, 32,278.46 and 18,304.28 is: 25,230.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,417.68 : 32,278.46 = 18,304.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,417.68/32,278.46 = 18,304.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,417.68x = 32,278.46 × 18,304.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,417.68x = 590,833,969.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,833,969.81/23,417.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,230.25

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