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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,672.70, 35,465.85 and 19,266.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,672.70, 35,465.85 and 19,266.30 is: 28,864.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,672.70 : 35,465.85 = 19,266.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,672.70/35,465.85 = 19,266.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,672.70x = 35,465.85 × 19,266.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,672.70x = 683,295,705.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,295,705.86/23,672.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,864.29

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