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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,554.49, 32,478.68 and 18,164.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,554.49, 32,478.68 and 18,164.75 is: 25,046.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,554.49 : 32,478.68 = 18,164.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,554.49/32,478.68 = 18,164.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,554.49x = 32,478.68 × 18,164.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,554.49x = 589,966,985.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,966,985.55/23,554.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,046.91

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