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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,189.60, 34,784.40 and 19,690.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,189.60, 34,784.40 and 19,690.40 is: 29,535.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,189.60 : 34,784.40 = 19,690.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,189.60/34,784.40 = 19,690.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,189.60x = 34,784.40 × 19,690.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,189.60x = 684,918,749.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,918,749.76/23,189.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,535.60

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