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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,220.83, 34,772.31 and 19,462.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,220.83, 34,772.31 and 19,462.75 is: 29,144.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,220.83 : 34,772.31 = 19,462.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,220.83/34,772.31 = 19,462.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,220.83x = 34,772.31 × 19,462.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,220.83x = 676,764,689.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,764,689.52/23,220.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,144.72

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