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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,117.70, 34,676.55 and 19,837.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,117.70, 34,676.55 and 19,837.20 is: 29,755.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,117.70 : 34,676.55 = 19,837.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,117.70/34,676.55 = 19,837.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,117.70x = 34,676.55 × 19,837.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,117.70x = 687,885,657.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,885,657.66/23,117.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,755.80

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