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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,903.20, 35,859.11 and 19,499.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,903.20, 35,859.11 and 19,499.91 is: 29,253.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,903.20 : 35,859.11 = 19,499.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,903.20/35,859.11 = 19,499.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,903.20x = 35,859.11 × 19,499.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,903.20x = 699,249,185.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,249,185.71/23,903.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,253.37

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