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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,779.98, 35,693.26 and 19,856.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,779.98, 35,693.26 and 19,856.34 is: 29,803.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,779.98 : 35,693.26 = 19,856.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,779.98/35,693.26 = 19,856.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,779.98x = 35,693.26 × 19,856.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,779.98x = 708,737,456.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,737,456.63/23,779.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,803.96

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