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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,611.40, 35,417.10 and 19,723.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,611.40, 35,417.10 and 19,723.40 is: 29,585.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,611.40 : 35,417.10 = 19,723.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,611.40/35,417.10 = 19,723.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,611.40x = 35,417.10 × 19,723.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,611.40x = 698,545,630.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,545,630.14/23,611.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,585.10

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