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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,720.70, 35,537.85 and 19,314.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,720.70, 35,537.85 and 19,314.30 is: 28,936.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,720.70 : 35,537.85 = 19,314.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,720.70/35,537.85 = 19,314.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,720.70x = 35,537.85 × 19,314.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,720.70x = 686,388,696.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,388,696.26/23,720.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,936.27

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