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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,612.29, 32,562.50 and 18,226.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,612.29, 32,562.50 and 18,226.13 is: 25,134.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,612.29 : 32,562.50 = 18,226.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,612.29/32,562.50 = 18,226.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,612.29x = 32,562.50 × 18,226.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,612.29x = 593,488,104.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,488,104.18/23,612.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,134.71

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