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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,372.63, 35,058.72 and 18,670.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,372.63, 35,058.72 and 18,670.58 is: 28,005.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,372.63 : 35,058.72 = 18,670.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,372.63/35,058.72 = 18,670.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,372.63x = 35,058.72 × 18,670.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,372.63x = 654,566,859.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,566,859.85/23,372.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,005.69

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