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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,317.50, 34,946.97 and 18,367.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,317.50, 34,946.97 and 18,367.59 is: 27,528.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,317.50 : 34,946.97 = 18,367.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,317.50/34,946.97 = 18,367.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,317.50x = 34,946.97 × 18,367.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,317.50x = 641,891,616.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,891,616.70/23,317.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,528.32

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