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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,312.40, 34,968.60 and 18,063.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,312.40, 34,968.60 and 18,063.60 is: 27,095.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,312.40 : 34,968.60 = 18,063.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,312.40/34,968.60 = 18,063.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,312.40x = 34,968.60 × 18,063.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,312.40x = 631,658,802.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,658,802.96/23,312.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,095.40

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