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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,181.53, 34,709.94 and 19,071.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,181.53, 34,709.94 and 19,071.14 is: 28,555.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,181.53 : 34,709.94 = 19,071.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,181.53/34,709.94 = 19,071.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,181.53x = 34,709.94 × 19,071.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,181.53x = 661,957,951.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,957,951.58/23,181.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,555.41

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