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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,160.58, 34,571.38 and 19,894.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,160.58, 34,571.38 and 19,894.66 is: 29,696.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,160.58 : 34,571.38 = 19,894.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,160.58/34,571.38 = 19,894.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,160.58x = 34,571.38 × 19,894.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,160.58x = 687,785,751.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,785,751.36/23,160.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,696.40

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