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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,936.94, 35,873.73 and 18,369

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,936.94, 35,873.73 and 18,369 is: 27,529.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,936.94 : 35,873.73 = 18,369 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,936.94/35,873.73 = 18,369/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,936.94x = 35,873.73 × 18,369
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,936.94x = 658,964,546.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,964,546.37/23,936.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,529.19

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