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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,205.77, 34,755.82 and 18,176.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,205.77, 34,755.82 and 18,176.75 is: 27,223.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,205.77 : 34,755.82 = 18,176.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,205.77/34,755.82 = 18,176.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,205.77x = 34,755.82 × 18,176.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,205.77x = 631,747,631.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,747,631.96/23,205.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,223.74

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