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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,252, 34,899.72 and 18,090.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,252, 34,899.72 and 18,090.56 is: 27,152.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,252 : 34,899.72 = 18,090.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,252/34,899.72 = 18,090.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,252x = 34,899.72 × 18,090.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,252x = 631,355,478.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,355,478.64/23,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,152.74

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