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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,224.72, 34,881.90 and 19,900.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,224.72, 34,881.90 and 19,900.48 is: 29,889.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,224.72 : 34,881.90 = 19,900.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,224.72/34,881.90 = 19,900.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,224.72x = 34,881.90 × 19,900.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,224.72x = 694,166,553.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,166,553.31/23,224.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,889.12

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