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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,579.02, 35,368.97 and 18,877.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,579.02, 35,368.97 and 18,877.20 is: 28,316.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,579.02 : 35,368.97 = 18,877.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,579.02/35,368.97 = 18,877.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,579.02x = 35,368.97 × 18,877.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,579.02x = 667,667,120.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,667,120.48/23,579.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,316.15

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