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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,661.21, 35,514.90 and 19,543.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,661.21, 35,514.90 and 19,543.17 is: 29,333.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,661.21 : 35,514.90 = 19,543.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,661.21/35,514.90 = 19,543.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,661.21x = 35,514.90 × 19,543.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,661.21x = 694,073,728.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,073,728.23/23,661.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,333.82

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