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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,958.84, 35,872.20 and 18,097.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,958.84, 35,872.20 and 18,097.68 is: 27,096.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,958.84 : 35,872.20 = 18,097.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,958.84/35,872.20 = 18,097.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,958.84x = 35,872.20 × 18,097.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,958.84x = 649,203,596.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,203,596.50/23,958.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,096.62

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