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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,942.56, 35,864.88 and 19,516

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,942.56, 35,864.88 and 19,516 is: 29,234.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,942.56 : 35,864.88 = 19,516 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,942.56/35,864.88 = 19,516/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,942.56x = 35,864.88 × 19,516
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,942.56x = 699,938,998.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,938,998.08/23,942.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,234.09

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