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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,507.98, 35,220.85 and 19,584.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,507.98, 35,220.85 and 19,584.38 is: 29,342.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,507.98 : 35,220.85 = 19,584.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,507.98/35,220.85 = 19,584.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,507.98x = 35,220.85 × 19,584.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,507.98x = 689,778,549.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,778,549.41/23,507.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,342.32

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