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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,865.84, 35,733.15 and 18,004.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,865.84, 35,733.15 and 18,004.68 is: 26,957.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,865.84 : 35,733.15 = 18,004.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,865.84/35,733.15 = 18,004.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,865.84x = 35,733.15 × 18,004.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,865.84x = 643,363,931.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,363,931.14/23,865.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,957.52

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