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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,783.36, 35,698.32 and 19,859.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,783.36, 35,698.32 and 19,859.72 is: 29,809.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,783.36 : 35,698.32 = 19,859.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,783.36/35,698.32 = 19,859.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,783.36x = 35,698.32 × 19,859.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,783.36x = 708,958,461.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,958,461.18/23,783.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,809.02

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