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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,625.20, 35,437.80 and 18,095.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,625.20, 35,437.80 and 18,095.60 is: 27,143.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,625.20 : 35,437.80 = 18,095.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,625.20/35,437.80 = 18,095.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,625.20x = 35,437.80 × 18,095.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,625.20x = 641,268,253.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,268,253.68/23,625.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,143.40

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