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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,609.86, 32,593.64 and 18,220.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,609.86, 32,593.64 and 18,220.19 is: 25,153.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,609.86 : 32,593.64 = 18,220.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,609.86/32,593.64 = 18,220.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,609.86x = 32,593.64 × 18,220.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,609.86x = 593,862,059.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,862,059.52/23,609.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,153.14

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