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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,486.64, 35,174.16 and 19,297.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,486.64, 35,174.16 and 19,297.44 is: 28,900.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,486.64 : 35,174.16 = 19,297.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,486.64/35,174.16 = 19,297.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,486.64x = 35,174.16 × 19,297.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,486.64x = 678,771,242.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,771,242.15/23,486.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,900.31

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