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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,267.92, 34,856.40 and 18,597.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,267.92, 34,856.40 and 18,597.76 is: 27,860.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,267.92 : 34,856.40 = 18,597.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,267.92/34,856.40 = 18,597.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,267.92x = 34,856.40 × 18,597.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,267.92x = 648,250,961.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,250,961.66/23,267.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,860.29

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