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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,468.76, 32,415.66 and 18,997.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,468.76, 32,415.66 and 18,997.56 is: 26,239.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,468.76 : 32,415.66 = 18,997.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,468.76/32,415.66 = 18,997.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,468.76x = 32,415.66 × 18,997.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,468.76x = 615,818,445.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,818,445.79/23,468.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,239.92

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