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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,588.37, 35,273.19 and 18,263.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,588.37, 35,273.19 and 18,263.02 is: 27,309.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,588.37 : 35,273.19 = 18,263.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,588.37/35,273.19 = 18,263.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,588.37x = 35,273.19 × 18,263.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,588.37x = 644,194,974.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,194,974.43/23,588.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,309.86

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