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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,593.60, 35,443.20 and 19,705.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,593.60, 35,443.20 and 19,705.60 is: 29,602.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,593.60 : 35,443.20 = 19,705.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,593.60/35,443.20 = 19,705.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,593.60x = 35,443.20 × 19,705.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,593.60x = 698,429,521.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,429,521.92/23,593.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,602.50

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