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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,906.60, 35,795.10 and 18,722.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,906.60, 35,795.10 and 18,722.60 is: 28,033.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,906.60 : 35,795.10 = 18,722.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,906.60/35,795.10 = 18,722.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,906.60x = 35,795.10 × 18,722.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,906.60x = 670,177,339.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,177,339.26/23,906.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,033.15

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