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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,140.20, 34,661.70 and 19,252.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,140.20, 34,661.70 and 19,252.20 is: 28,837.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,140.20 : 34,661.70 = 19,252.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,140.20/34,661.70 = 19,252.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,140.20x = 34,661.70 × 19,252.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,140.20x = 667,313,980.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,313,980.74/23,140.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,837.87

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