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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,669.76, 32,679.84 and 18,282.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,669.76, 32,679.84 and 18,282.40 is: 25,241.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,669.76 : 32,679.84 = 18,282.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,669.76/32,679.84 = 18,282.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,669.76x = 32,679.84 × 18,282.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,669.76x = 597,465,906.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,465,906.82/23,669.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,241.74

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