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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,895.52, 35,844.08 and 18,357.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,895.52, 35,844.08 and 18,357.28 is: 27,536.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,895.52 : 35,844.08 = 18,357.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,895.52/35,844.08 = 18,357.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,895.52x = 35,844.08 × 18,357.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,895.52x = 657,999,812.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,999,812.90/23,895.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,536.53

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