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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,338.16, 34,977.96 and 18,388.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,338.16, 34,977.96 and 18,388.28 is: 27,559.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,338.16 : 34,977.96 = 18,388.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,338.16/34,977.96 = 18,388.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,338.16x = 34,977.96 × 18,388.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,338.16x = 643,184,522.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,184,522.31/23,338.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,559.35

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