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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,528.30, 35,341.66 and 19,837.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,528.30, 35,341.66 and 19,837.74 is: 29,798.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,528.30 : 35,341.66 = 19,837.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,528.30/35,341.66 = 19,837.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,528.30x = 35,341.66 × 19,837.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,528.30x = 701,098,662.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,098,662.25/23,528.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,798.10

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