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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,823.72, 35,575.20 and 19,449.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,823.72, 35,575.20 and 19,449.72 is: 29,043.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,823.72 : 35,575.20 = 19,449.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,823.72/35,575.20 = 19,449.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,823.72x = 35,575.20 × 19,449.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,823.72x = 691,927,678.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,927,678.94/23,823.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,043.65

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