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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,302.92, 34,925.18 and 18,353

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,302.92, 34,925.18 and 18,353 is: 27,506.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,302.92 : 34,925.18 = 18,353 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,302.92/34,925.18 = 18,353/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,302.92x = 34,925.18 × 18,353
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,302.92x = 640,981,828.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,981,828.54/23,302.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,506.50

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