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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,312.62, 34,969.17 and 18,662.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,312.62, 34,969.17 and 18,662.19 is: 27,993.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,312.62 : 34,969.17 = 18,662.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,312.62/34,969.17 = 18,662.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,312.62x = 34,969.17 × 18,662.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,312.62x = 652,601,374.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,601,374.43/23,312.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,993.48

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