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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,871.60, 35,819.28 and 18,063.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,871.60, 35,819.28 and 18,063.84 is: 27,104.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,871.60 : 35,819.28 = 18,063.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,871.60/35,819.28 = 18,063.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,871.60x = 35,819.28 × 18,063.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,871.60x = 647,033,742.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,033,742.84/23,871.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,104.75

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