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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,814, 35,712.09 and 19,122.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,814, 35,712.09 and 19,122.48 is: 28,676.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,814 : 35,712.09 = 19,122.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,814/35,712.09 = 19,122.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,814x = 35,712.09 × 19,122.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,814x = 682,903,726.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,903,726.78/23,814
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,676.57

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