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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,166.92, 34,798.52 and 18,729.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,166.92, 34,798.52 and 18,729.60 is: 28,133.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,166.92 : 34,798.52 = 18,729.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,166.92/34,798.52 = 18,729.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,166.92x = 34,798.52 × 18,729.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,166.92x = 651,762,360.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,762,360.19/23,166.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,133.32

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