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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,853.96, 35,788.50 and 18,606.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,853.96, 35,788.50 and 18,606.96 is: 27,916.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,853.96 : 35,788.50 = 18,606.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,853.96/35,788.50 = 18,606.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,853.96x = 35,788.50 × 18,606.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,853.96x = 665,915,187.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,915,187.96/23,853.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,916.34

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