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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,788.32, 35,526.32 and 19,115.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,788.32, 35,526.32 and 19,115.44 is: 28,547.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,788.32 : 35,526.32 = 19,115.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,788.32/35,526.32 = 19,115.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,788.32x = 35,526.32 × 19,115.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,788.32x = 679,101,238.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,101,238.38/23,788.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,547.68

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