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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,152.80, 34,680.60 and 18,198.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,152.80, 34,680.60 and 18,198.84 is: 27,260.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,152.80 : 34,680.60 = 18,198.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,152.80/34,680.60 = 18,198.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,152.80x = 34,680.60 × 18,198.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,152.80x = 631,146,690.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,146,690.50/23,152.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,260.06

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