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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,257.56, 34,886.34 and 19,136.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,257.56, 34,886.34 and 19,136.91 is: 28,705.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,257.56 : 34,886.34 = 19,136.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,257.56/34,886.34 = 19,136.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,257.56x = 34,886.34 × 19,136.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,257.56x = 667,616,748.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,616,748.81/23,257.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,705.37

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