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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,927.49, 32,997.11 and 18,252.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,927.49, 32,997.11 and 18,252.27 is: 25,170.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,927.49 : 32,997.11 = 18,252.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,927.49/32,997.11 = 18,252.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,927.49x = 32,997.11 × 18,252.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,927.49x = 602,272,069.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,272,069.68/23,927.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,170.72

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