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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,903.60, 35,855.40 and 18,384.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,903.60, 35,855.40 and 18,384.80 is: 27,577.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,903.60 : 35,855.40 = 18,384.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,903.60/35,855.40 = 18,384.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,903.60x = 35,855.40 × 18,384.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,903.60x = 659,194,357.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,194,357.92/23,903.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,577.20

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