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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,692.74, 35,451.42 and 18,998.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,692.74, 35,451.42 and 18,998.40 is: 28,427.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,692.74 : 35,451.42 = 18,998.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,692.74/35,451.42 = 18,998.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,692.74x = 35,451.42 × 18,998.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,692.74x = 673,520,257.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,520,257.73/23,692.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,427.28

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