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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,469.76, 32,417.04 and 18,998.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,469.76, 32,417.04 and 18,998.56 is: 26,241.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,469.76 : 32,417.04 = 18,998.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,469.76/32,417.04 = 18,998.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,469.76x = 32,417.04 × 18,998.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,469.76x = 615,877,079.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,877,079.46/23,469.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,241.30

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