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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,246.82, 34,875.72 and 18,520.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,246.82, 34,875.72 and 18,520.92 is: 27,785.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,246.82 : 34,875.72 = 18,520.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,246.82/34,875.72 = 18,520.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,246.82x = 34,875.72 × 18,520.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,246.82x = 645,930,420.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,930,420.06/23,246.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,785.75

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