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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,788.30, 35,699.77 and 19,164.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,788.30, 35,699.77 and 19,164.15 is: 28,760.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,788.30 : 35,699.77 = 19,164.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,788.30/35,699.77 = 19,164.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,788.30x = 35,699.77 × 19,164.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,788.30x = 684,155,747.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,155,747.25/23,788.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,760.18

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