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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,427.92, 32,342.28 and 18,110.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,427.92, 32,342.28 and 18,110.72 is: 25,001.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,427.92 : 32,342.28 = 18,110.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,427.92/32,342.28 = 18,110.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,427.92x = 32,342.28 × 18,110.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,427.92x = 585,741,977.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,741,977.24/23,427.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,001.88

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