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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,467.36, 32,304.72 and 18,145.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,467.36, 32,304.72 and 18,145.12 is: 24,978.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,467.36 : 32,304.72 = 18,145.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,467.36/32,304.72 = 18,145.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,467.36x = 32,304.72 × 18,145.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,467.36x = 586,173,020.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,173,020.97/23,467.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,978.23

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