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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,615.60, 35,476.20 and 19,727.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,615.60, 35,476.20 and 19,727.60 is: 29,635.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,615.60 : 35,476.20 = 19,727.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,615.60/35,476.20 = 19,727.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,615.60x = 35,476.20 × 19,727.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,615.60x = 699,860,283.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,860,283.12/23,615.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,635.51

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