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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,862.56, 35,784.84 and 19,171.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,862.56, 35,784.84 and 19,171.04 is: 28,749.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,862.56 : 35,784.84 = 19,171.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,862.56/35,784.84 = 19,171.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,862.56x = 35,784.84 × 19,171.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,862.56x = 686,032,760.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,032,760.39/23,862.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,749.33

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