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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,361.55, 35,033.72 and 18,373.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,361.55, 35,033.72 and 18,373.68 is: 27,553.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,361.55 : 35,033.72 = 18,373.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,361.55/35,033.72 = 18,373.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,361.55x = 35,033.72 × 18,373.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,361.55x = 643,698,360.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,698,360.49/23,361.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,553.75

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