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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,556.49, 32,481.44 and 18,166.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,556.49, 32,481.44 and 18,166.75 is: 25,049.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,556.49 : 32,481.44 = 18,166.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,556.49/32,481.44 = 18,166.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,556.49x = 32,481.44 × 18,166.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,556.49x = 590,082,200.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,082,200.12/23,556.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,049.67

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