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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,991.72, 35,987.42 and 18,454.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,991.72, 35,987.42 and 18,454.92 is: 27,682.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,991.72 : 35,987.42 = 18,454.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,991.72/35,987.42 = 18,454.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,991.72x = 35,987.42 × 18,454.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,991.72x = 664,144,957.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,144,957.11/23,991.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,682.26

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