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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,651.60, 35,477.40 and 19,423.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,651.60, 35,477.40 and 19,423.40 is: 29,135.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,651.60 : 35,477.40 = 19,423.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,651.60/35,477.40 = 19,423.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,651.60x = 35,477.40 × 19,423.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,651.60x = 689,091,731.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,091,731.16/23,651.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,135.10

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