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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,612.79, 32,563.19 and 18,226.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,612.79, 32,563.19 and 18,226.63 is: 25,135.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,612.79 : 32,563.19 = 18,226.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,612.79/32,563.19 = 18,226.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,612.79x = 32,563.19 × 18,226.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,612.79x = 593,516,961.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,516,961.80/23,612.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,135.40

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