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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,922.36, 32,989.95 and 18,247.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,922.36, 32,989.95 and 18,247.02 is: 25,163.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,922.36 : 32,989.95 = 18,247.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,922.36/32,989.95 = 18,247.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,922.36x = 32,989.95 × 18,247.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,922.36x = 601,968,277.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,968,277.45/23,922.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,163.42

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