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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,597.52, 35,207.22 and 18,831.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,597.52, 35,207.22 and 18,831.48 is: 28,096.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,597.52 : 35,207.22 = 18,831.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,597.52/35,207.22 = 18,831.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,597.52x = 35,207.22 × 18,831.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,597.52x = 663,004,059.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,004,059.29/23,597.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,096.34

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