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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,990.15, 36,016.41 and 18,447.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,990.15, 36,016.41 and 18,447.39 is: 27,695.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,990.15 : 36,016.41 = 18,447.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,990.15/36,016.41 = 18,447.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,990.15x = 36,016.41 × 18,447.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,990.15x = 664,408,761.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,408,761.67/23,990.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,695.06

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