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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,238.82, 34,854.57 and 19,315.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,238.82, 34,854.57 and 19,315.27 is: 28,969.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,238.82 : 34,854.57 = 19,315.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,238.82/34,854.57 = 19,315.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,238.82x = 34,854.57 × 19,315.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,238.82x = 673,225,430.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,225,430.28/23,238.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,969.86

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