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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,611.54, 32,561.46 and 18,225.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,611.54, 32,561.46 and 18,225.38 is: 25,133.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,611.54 : 32,561.46 = 18,225.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,611.54/32,561.46 = 18,225.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,611.54x = 32,561.46 × 18,225.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,611.54x = 593,444,880.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,444,880.10/23,611.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,133.68

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