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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,608.43, 35,461.86 and 19,917.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,608.43, 35,461.86 and 19,917.87 is: 29,918.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,608.43 : 35,461.86 = 19,917.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,608.43/35,461.86 = 19,917.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,608.43x = 35,461.86 × 19,917.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,608.43x = 706,324,642.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,324,642.75/23,608.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,918.32

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