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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,687.81, 35,524.59 and 19,517.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,687.81, 35,524.59 and 19,517.48 is: 29,270.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,687.81 : 35,524.59 = 19,517.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,687.81/35,524.59 = 19,517.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,687.81x = 35,524.59 × 19,517.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,687.81x = 693,350,474.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,350,474.83/23,687.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,270.35

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