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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,715.02, 35,621.68 and 18,819.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,715.02, 35,621.68 and 18,819.12 is: 28,267.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,715.02 : 35,621.68 = 18,819.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,715.02/35,621.68 = 18,819.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,715.02x = 35,621.68 × 18,819.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,715.02x = 670,368,670.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,368,670.52/23,715.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,267.68

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