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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,650.17, 35,498.33 and 18,441.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,650.17, 35,498.33 and 18,441.87 is: 27,680.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,650.17 : 35,498.33 = 18,441.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,650.17/35,498.33 = 18,441.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,650.17x = 35,498.33 × 18,441.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,650.17x = 654,655,587.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,655,587.08/23,650.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,680.80

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