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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,414.65, 35,059.68 and 18,297.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,414.65, 35,059.68 and 18,297.83 is: 27,398.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,414.65 : 35,059.68 = 18,297.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,414.65/35,059.68 = 18,297.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,414.65x = 35,059.68 × 18,297.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,414.65x = 641,516,064.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,516,064.49/23,414.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,398.06

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