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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,851.67, 35,790.26 and 18,314.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,851.67, 35,790.26 and 18,314.91 is: 27,482.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,851.67 : 35,790.26 = 18,314.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,851.67/35,790.26 = 18,314.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,851.67x = 35,790.26 × 18,314.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,851.67x = 655,495,299.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,495,299.20/23,851.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,482.16

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