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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,836.76, 35,764.86 and 19,200.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,836.76, 35,764.86 and 19,200.32 is: 28,808.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,836.76 : 35,764.86 = 19,200.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,836.76/35,764.86 = 19,200.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,836.76x = 35,764.86 × 19,200.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,836.76x = 686,696,756.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,696,756.76/23,836.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,808.31

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