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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,772.96, 35,699.94 and 19,820.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,772.96, 35,699.94 and 19,820.16 is: 29,764.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,772.96 : 35,699.94 = 19,820.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,772.96/35,699.94 = 19,820.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,772.96x = 35,699.94 × 19,820.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,772.96x = 707,578,522.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,578,522.79/23,772.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,764.01

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