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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,590.87, 35,276.94 and 18,265.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,590.87, 35,276.94 and 18,265.52 is: 27,313.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,590.87 : 35,276.94 = 18,265.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,590.87/35,276.94 = 18,265.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,590.87x = 35,276.94 × 18,265.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,590.87x = 644,351,653.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,351,653.11/23,590.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,313.60

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