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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,597.94, 35,401.77 and 19,729.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,597.94, 35,401.77 and 19,729.38 is: 29,598.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,597.94 : 35,401.77 = 19,729.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,597.94/35,401.77 = 19,729.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,597.94x = 35,401.77 × 19,729.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,597.94x = 698,454,973.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,454,973.00/23,597.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,598.13

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