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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,921.51, 35,882.28 and 19,743.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,921.51, 35,882.28 and 19,743.53 is: 29,615.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,921.51 : 35,882.28 = 19,743.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,921.51/35,882.28 = 19,743.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,921.51x = 35,882.28 × 19,743.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,921.51x = 708,442,692.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,442,692.24/23,921.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,615.31

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