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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,685.06, 35,524.77 and 18,425.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,685.06, 35,524.77 and 18,425.34 is: 27,635.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,685.06 : 35,524.77 = 18,425.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,685.06/35,524.77 = 18,425.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,685.06x = 35,524.77 × 18,425.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,685.06x = 654,555,965.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,555,965.67/23,685.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,635.82

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