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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,989.65, 36,015.66 and 18,446.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,989.65, 36,015.66 and 18,446.89 is: 27,694.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,989.65 : 36,015.66 = 18,446.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,989.65/36,015.66 = 18,446.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,989.65x = 36,015.66 × 18,446.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,989.65x = 664,376,895.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,376,895.79/23,989.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,694.31

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