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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,390.24, 35,001.96 and 18,740.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,390.24, 35,001.96 and 18,740.12 is: 28,043.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,390.24 : 35,001.96 = 18,740.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,390.24/35,001.96 = 18,740.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,390.24x = 35,001.96 × 18,740.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,390.24x = 655,940,930.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,940,930.64/23,390.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,043.36

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