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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,684.56, 35,524.02 and 18,424.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,684.56, 35,524.02 and 18,424.84 is: 27,635.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,684.56 : 35,524.02 = 18,424.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,684.56/35,524.02 = 18,424.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,684.56x = 35,524.02 × 18,424.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,684.56x = 654,524,384.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,524,384.66/23,684.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,635.07

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