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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,921.52, 35,814 and 18,998.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,921.52, 35,814 and 18,998.16 is: 28,443.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,921.52 : 35,814 = 18,998.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,921.52/35,814 = 18,998.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,921.52x = 35,814 × 18,998.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,921.52x = 680,400,102.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,400,102.24/23,921.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,443.01

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