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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,686.81, 35,523.09 and 19,516.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,686.81, 35,523.09 and 19,516.48 is: 29,268.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,686.81 : 35,523.09 = 19,516.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,686.81/35,523.09 = 19,516.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,686.81x = 35,523.09 × 19,516.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,686.81x = 693,285,675.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,285,675.52/23,686.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,268.85

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