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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,313.98, 34,971.21 and 18,663.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,313.98, 34,971.21 and 18,663.55 is: 27,995.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,313.98 : 34,971.21 = 18,663.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,313.98/34,971.21 = 18,663.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,313.98x = 34,971.21 × 18,663.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,313.98x = 652,686,926.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,686,926.40/23,313.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,995.52

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