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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,666.85, 32,636.93 and 18,359.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,666.85, 32,636.93 and 18,359.73 is: 25,318.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,666.85 : 32,636.93 = 18,359.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,666.85/32,636.93 = 18,359.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,666.85x = 32,636.93 × 18,359.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,666.85x = 599,205,131.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,205,131.03/23,666.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,318.33

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