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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,515.70, 35,224.13 and 19,088.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,515.70, 35,224.13 and 19,088.24 is: 28,592.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,515.70 : 35,224.13 = 19,088.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,515.70/35,224.13 = 19,088.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,515.70x = 35,224.13 × 19,088.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,515.70x = 672,366,518.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,366,518.83/23,515.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,592.25

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