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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,414.42, 35,068.62 and 18,112.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,414.42, 35,068.62 and 18,112.16 is: 27,127.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,414.42 : 35,068.62 = 18,112.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,414.42/35,068.62 = 18,112.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,414.42x = 35,068.62 × 18,112.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,414.42x = 635,168,456.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,168,456.42/23,414.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,127.23

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