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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,989.22, 35,983.67 and 18,452.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,989.22, 35,983.67 and 18,452.42 is: 27,678.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,989.22 : 35,983.67 = 18,452.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,989.22/35,983.67 = 18,452.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,989.22x = 35,983.67 × 18,452.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,989.22x = 663,985,791.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,985,791.98/23,989.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,678.51

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