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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,719.23, 35,502.30 and 18,984.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,719.23, 35,502.30 and 18,984.38 is: 28,415.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,719.23 : 35,502.30 = 18,984.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,719.23/35,502.30 = 18,984.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,719.23x = 35,502.30 × 18,984.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,719.23x = 673,988,976.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,988,976.56/23,719.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,415.30

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