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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,430.87, 35,182.76 and 19,005.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,430.87, 35,182.76 and 19,005.84 is: 28,538.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,430.87 : 35,182.76 = 19,005.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,430.87/35,182.76 = 19,005.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,430.87x = 35,182.76 × 19,005.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,430.87x = 668,677,812.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,677,812.29/23,430.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,538.33

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