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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,555.49, 32,480.06 and 18,165.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,555.49, 32,480.06 and 18,165.75 is: 25,048.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,555.49 : 32,480.06 = 18,165.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,555.49/32,480.06 = 18,165.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,555.49x = 32,480.06 × 18,165.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,555.49x = 590,024,649.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,024,649.95/23,555.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,048.29

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