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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,483.68, 32,394 and 18,170.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,483.68, 32,394 and 18,170.08 is: 25,064.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,483.68 : 32,394 = 18,170.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,483.68/32,394 = 18,170.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,483.68x = 32,394 × 18,170.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,483.68x = 588,601,571.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,601,571.52/23,483.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,064.28

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