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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,294.72, 34,912.91 and 18,344.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,294.72, 34,912.91 and 18,344.81 is: 27,494.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,294.72 : 34,912.91 = 18,344.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,294.72/34,912.91 = 18,344.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,294.72x = 34,912.91 × 18,344.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,294.72x = 640,470,833.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,470,833.64/23,294.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,494.25

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