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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,816.44, 35,732.36 and 19,698.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,816.44, 35,732.36 and 19,698.67 is: 29,554.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,816.44 : 35,732.36 = 19,698.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,816.44/35,732.36 = 19,698.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,816.44x = 35,732.36 × 19,698.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,816.44x = 703,879,967.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,879,967.96/23,816.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,554.37

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