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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,321.18, 34,952.51 and 18,371.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,321.18, 34,952.51 and 18,371.27 is: 27,533.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,321.18 : 34,952.51 = 18,371.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,321.18/34,952.51 = 18,371.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,321.18x = 34,952.51 × 18,371.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,321.18x = 642,122,131.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,122,131.70/23,321.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,533.86

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