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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,622.17, 32,571.23 and 18,838.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,622.17, 32,571.23 and 18,838.35 is: 25,975.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,622.17 : 32,571.23 = 18,838.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,622.17/32,571.23 = 18,838.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,622.17x = 32,571.23 × 18,838.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,622.17x = 613,588,136.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,588,136.48/23,622.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,975.10

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