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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,591.37, 35,277.69 and 18,266.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,591.37, 35,277.69 and 18,266.02 is: 27,314.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,591.37 : 35,277.69 = 18,266.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,591.37/35,277.69 = 18,266.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,591.37x = 35,277.69 × 18,266.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,591.37x = 644,382,991.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,382,991.09/23,591.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,314.35

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