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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,569.86, 35,355.22 and 18,868.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,569.86, 35,355.22 and 18,868.02 is: 28,302.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,569.86 : 35,355.22 = 18,868.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,569.86/35,355.22 = 18,868.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,569.86x = 35,355.22 × 18,868.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,569.86x = 667,082,998.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,082,998.06/23,569.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,302.37

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