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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,612.54, 32,562.84 and 18,226.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,612.54, 32,562.84 and 18,226.38 is: 25,135.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,612.54 : 32,562.84 = 18,226.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,612.54/32,562.84 = 18,226.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,612.54x = 32,562.84 × 18,226.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,612.54x = 593,502,695.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,502,695.72/23,612.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,135.06

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