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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,160.72, 34,702.20 and 18,534

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,160.72, 34,702.20 and 18,534 is: 27,769.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,160.72 : 34,702.20 = 18,534 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,160.72/34,702.20 = 18,534/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,160.72x = 34,702.20 × 18,534
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,160.72x = 643,170,574.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,170,574.80/23,160.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,769.89

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