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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,866.74, 35,871.93 and 19,733.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,866.74, 35,871.93 and 19,733.22 is: 29,659.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,866.74 : 35,871.93 = 19,733.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,866.74/35,871.93 = 19,733.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,866.74x = 35,871.93 × 19,733.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,866.74x = 707,868,686.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,868,686.51/23,866.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,659.21

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