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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,667.85, 32,638.30 and 18,360.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,667.85, 32,638.30 and 18,360.73 is: 25,319.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,667.85 : 32,638.30 = 18,360.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,667.85/32,638.30 = 18,360.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,667.85x = 32,638.30 × 18,360.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,667.85x = 599,263,013.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,263,013.96/23,667.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,319.71

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