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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,468.36, 32,306.10 and 18,146.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,468.36, 32,306.10 and 18,146.12 is: 24,979.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,468.36 : 32,306.10 = 18,146.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,468.36/32,306.10 = 18,146.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,468.36x = 32,306.10 × 18,146.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,468.36x = 586,230,367.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,230,367.33/23,468.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,979.61

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