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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,903.80, 35,855.70 and 18,266.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,903.80, 35,855.70 and 18,266.20 is: 27,399.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,903.80 : 35,855.70 = 18,266.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,903.80/35,855.70 = 18,266.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,903.80x = 35,855.70 × 18,266.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,903.80x = 654,947,387.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,947,387.34/23,903.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,399.30

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