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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,570.08, 32,494.17 and 18,806.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,570.08, 32,494.17 and 18,806.20 is: 25,926.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,570.08 : 32,494.17 = 18,806.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,570.08/32,494.17 = 18,806.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,570.08x = 32,494.17 × 18,806.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,570.08x = 611,091,859.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,091,859.85/23,570.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,926.59

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