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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,552.82, 32,515.53 and 18,163.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,552.82, 32,515.53 and 18,163.47 is: 25,075.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,552.82 : 32,515.53 = 18,163.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,552.82/32,515.53 = 18,163.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,552.82x = 32,515.53 × 18,163.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,552.82x = 590,594,853.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,594,853.69/23,552.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,075.34

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