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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,464.05, 32,377.38 and 18,696.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,464.05, 32,377.38 and 18,696.09 is: 25,798.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,464.05 : 32,377.38 = 18,696.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,464.05/32,377.38 = 18,696.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,464.05x = 32,377.38 × 18,696.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,464.05x = 605,330,410.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,330,410.44/23,464.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,798.21

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