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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,906.75, 32,995.50 and 18,232.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,906.75, 32,995.50 and 18,232.70 is: 25,164.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,906.75 : 32,995.50 = 18,232.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,906.75/32,995.50 = 18,232.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,906.75x = 32,995.50 × 18,232.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,906.75x = 601,597,052.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,597,052.85/23,906.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,164.32

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