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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,234.82, 34,848.57 and 19,311.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,234.82, 34,848.57 and 19,311.27 is: 28,963.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,234.82 : 34,848.57 = 19,311.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,234.82/34,848.57 = 19,311.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,234.82x = 34,848.57 × 19,311.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,234.82x = 672,970,144.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,970,144.38/23,234.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,963.86

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