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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,941.56, 35,863.38 and 19,515

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,941.56, 35,863.38 and 19,515 is: 29,232.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,941.56 : 35,863.38 = 19,515 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,941.56/35,863.38 = 19,515/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,941.56x = 35,863.38 × 19,515
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,941.56x = 699,873,860.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,873,860.70/23,941.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,232.59

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