Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,048.64, 34,572.96 and 18,936
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 23,048.64, 34,572.96 and 18,936 is: 28,404
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
23,048.64 : 34,572.96 = 18,936 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
23,048.64/34,572.96 = 18,936/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
23,048.64x = 34,572.96 × 18,936 - Step 4: Simplify right side
23,048.64x = 654,673,570.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 654,673,570.56/23,048.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,404
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