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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,916.84, 32,982.36 and 18,241.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,916.84, 32,982.36 and 18,241.52 is: 25,155.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,916.84 : 32,982.36 = 18,241.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,916.84/32,982.36 = 18,241.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,916.84x = 32,982.36 × 18,241.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,916.84x = 601,648,379.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,648,379.59/23,916.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,155.85

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