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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,425.92, 32,339.52 and 18,108.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,425.92, 32,339.52 and 18,108.72 is: 24,999.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,425.92 : 32,339.52 = 18,108.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,425.92/32,339.52 = 18,108.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,425.92x = 32,339.52 × 18,108.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,425.92x = 585,627,312.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,627,312.61/23,425.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,999.12

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