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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,314.85, 34,972.53 and 18,664.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,314.85, 34,972.53 and 18,664.43 is: 27,996.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,314.85 : 34,972.53 = 18,664.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,314.85/34,972.53 = 18,664.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,314.85x = 34,972.53 × 18,664.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,314.85x = 652,742,093.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,742,093.25/23,314.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,996.84

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