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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,592.44, 35,393.52 and 19,723.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,592.44, 35,393.52 and 19,723.88 is: 29,589.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,592.44 : 35,393.52 = 19,723.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,592.44/35,393.52 = 19,723.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,592.44x = 35,393.52 × 19,723.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,592.44x = 698,097,541.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,097,541.26/23,592.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,589.88

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