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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,469.36, 32,307.48 and 18,147.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,469.36, 32,307.48 and 18,147.12 is: 24,980.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,469.36 : 32,307.48 = 18,147.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,469.36/32,307.48 = 18,147.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,469.36x = 32,307.48 × 18,147.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,469.36x = 586,287,716.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,287,716.46/23,469.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,980.98

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