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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,457.28, 35,088.64 and 17,868.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,457.28, 35,088.64 and 17,868.32 is: 26,728.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,457.28 : 35,088.64 = 17,868.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,457.28/35,088.64 = 17,868.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,457.28x = 35,088.64 × 17,868.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,457.28x = 626,975,047.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,975,047.88/23,457.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,728.38

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