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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,855.38, 32,882.70 and 18,171.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,855.38, 32,882.70 and 18,171.88 is: 25,048.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,855.38 : 32,882.70 = 18,171.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,855.38/32,882.70 = 18,171.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,855.38x = 32,882.70 × 18,171.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,855.38x = 597,540,478.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,540,478.48/23,855.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,048.46

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