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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,782.16, 35,680.56 and 18,854.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,782.16, 35,680.56 and 18,854.12 is: 28,286.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,782.16 : 35,680.56 = 18,854.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,782.16/35,680.56 = 18,854.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,782.16x = 35,680.56 × 18,854.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,782.16x = 672,725,559.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,725,559.91/23,782.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,286.98

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