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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,447.10, 35,246.85 and 18,817.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,447.10, 35,246.85 and 18,817.83 is: 28,287.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,447.10 : 35,246.85 = 18,817.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,447.10/35,246.85 = 18,817.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,447.10x = 35,246.85 × 18,817.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,447.10x = 663,269,231.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,269,231.34/23,447.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,287.90

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