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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,865.19, 35,788.78 and 19,173.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,865.19, 35,788.78 and 19,173.67 is: 28,753.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,865.19 : 35,788.78 = 19,173.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,865.19/35,788.78 = 19,173.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,865.19x = 35,788.78 × 19,173.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,865.19x = 686,202,120.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,202,120.02/23,865.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,753.27

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