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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,610.95, 32,560.64 and 18,224.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,610.95, 32,560.64 and 18,224.78 is: 25,132.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,610.95 : 32,560.64 = 18,224.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,610.95/32,560.64 = 18,224.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,610.95x = 32,560.64 × 18,224.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,610.95x = 593,410,315.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,410,315.08/23,610.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,132.84

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