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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,672.88, 35,453.97 and 18,709.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,672.88, 35,453.97 and 18,709.20 is: 28,020.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,672.88 : 35,453.97 = 18,709.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,672.88/35,453.97 = 18,709.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,672.88x = 35,453.97 × 18,709.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,672.88x = 663,315,415.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,315,415.52/23,672.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,020.06

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