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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,391.24, 35,003.46 and 18,741.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,391.24, 35,003.46 and 18,741.12 is: 28,044.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,391.24 : 35,003.46 = 18,741.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,391.24/35,003.46 = 18,741.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,391.24x = 35,003.46 × 18,741.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,391.24x = 656,004,044.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,004,044.28/23,391.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,044.86

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