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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,306.91, 34,931.18 and 18,357

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,306.91, 34,931.18 and 18,357 is: 27,512.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,306.91 : 34,931.18 = 18,357 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,306.91/34,931.18 = 18,357/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,306.91x = 34,931.18 × 18,357
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,306.91x = 641,231,579.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,231,579.48/23,306.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,512.51

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