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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,263.92, 34,851.96 and 18,007.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,263.92, 34,851.96 and 18,007.92 is: 26,977.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,263.92 : 34,851.96 = 18,007.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,263.92/34,851.96 = 18,007.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,263.92x = 34,851.96 × 18,007.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,263.92x = 627,611,307.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,611,307.52/23,263.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,977.88

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