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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,635.60, 35,506.20 and 19,747.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,635.60, 35,506.20 and 19,747.60 is: 29,665.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,635.60 : 35,506.20 = 19,747.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,635.60/35,506.20 = 19,747.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,635.60x = 35,506.20 × 19,747.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,635.60x = 701,162,235.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,162,235.12/23,635.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,665.51

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