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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,497.68, 35,188.20 and 19,619.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,497.68, 35,188.20 and 19,619.28 is: 29,380.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,497.68 : 35,188.20 = 19,619.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,497.68/35,188.20 = 19,619.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,497.68x = 35,188.20 × 19,619.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,497.68x = 690,367,148.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,367,148.50/23,497.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,380.23

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