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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,187.74, 34,729.06 and 18,158.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,187.74, 34,729.06 and 18,158.77 is: 27,197.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,187.74 : 34,729.06 = 18,158.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,187.74/34,729.06 = 18,158.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,187.74x = 34,729.06 × 18,158.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,187.74x = 630,637,124.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,637,124.03/23,187.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,197.00

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