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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,660.60, 35,543.70 and 19,772.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,660.60, 35,543.70 and 19,772.60 is: 29,703.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,660.60 : 35,543.70 = 19,772.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,660.60/35,543.70 = 19,772.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,660.60x = 35,543.70 × 19,772.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,660.60x = 702,791,362.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,791,362.62/23,660.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,703.02

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