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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,160.30, 34,691.85 and 18,206.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,160.30, 34,691.85 and 18,206.34 is: 27,271.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,160.30 : 34,691.85 = 18,206.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,160.30/34,691.85 = 18,206.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,160.30x = 34,691.85 × 18,206.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,160.30x = 631,611,616.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,611,616.33/23,160.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,271.31

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