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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,555.31, 32,518.97 and 18,165.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,555.31, 32,518.97 and 18,165.97 is: 25,078.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,555.31 : 32,518.97 = 18,165.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,555.31/32,518.97 = 18,165.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,555.31x = 32,518.97 × 18,165.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,555.31x = 590,738,633.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,738,633.45/23,555.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,078.79

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