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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,549.81, 32,511.38 and 18,160.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,549.81, 32,511.38 and 18,160.47 is: 25,071.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,549.81 : 32,511.38 = 18,160.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,549.81/32,511.38 = 18,160.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,549.81x = 32,511.38 × 18,160.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,549.81x = 590,421,850.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,421,850.35/23,549.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,071.20

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