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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,592.37, 35,279.19 and 18,267.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,592.37, 35,279.19 and 18,267.02 is: 27,315.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,592.37 : 35,279.19 = 18,267.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,592.37/35,279.19 = 18,267.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,592.37x = 35,279.19 × 18,267.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,592.37x = 644,445,669.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,445,669.31/23,592.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,315.85

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