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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,900.91, 32,960.66 and 18,225.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,900.91, 32,960.66 and 18,225.69 is: 25,134.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,900.91 : 32,960.66 = 18,225.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,900.91/32,960.66 = 18,225.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,900.91x = 32,960.66 × 18,225.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,900.91x = 600,730,680.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,730,680.23/23,900.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,134.22

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