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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,499.16, 35,180.46 and 18,289.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,499.16, 35,180.46 and 18,289.24 is: 27,380.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,499.16 : 35,180.46 = 18,289.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,499.16/35,180.46 = 18,289.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,499.16x = 35,180.46 × 18,289.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,499.16x = 643,423,876.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,423,876.25/23,499.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,380.72

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