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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,277.42, 34,916.13 and 19,156.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,277.42, 34,916.13 and 19,156.77 is: 28,735.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,277.42 : 34,916.13 = 19,156.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,277.42/34,916.13 = 19,156.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,277.42x = 34,916.13 × 19,156.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,277.42x = 668,880,271.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,880,271.70/23,277.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,735.16

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