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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,652, 32,605.84 and 18,607.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,652, 32,605.84 and 18,607.46 is: 25,651.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,652 : 32,605.84 = 18,607.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,652/32,605.84 = 18,607.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,652x = 32,605.84 × 18,607.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,652x = 606,711,770.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,711,770.53/23,652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,651.61

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