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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,279.44, 34,899.60 and 18,886

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,279.44, 34,899.60 and 18,886 is: 28,313.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,279.44 : 34,899.60 = 18,886 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,279.44/34,899.60 = 18,886/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,279.44x = 34,899.60 × 18,886
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,279.44x = 659,113,845.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,113,845.60/23,279.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,313.13

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