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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,962.88, 35,881.40 and 19,257.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,962.88, 35,881.40 and 19,257.86 is: 28,836.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,962.88 : 35,881.40 = 19,257.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,962.88/35,881.40 = 19,257.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,962.88x = 35,881.40 × 19,257.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,962.88x = 690,998,977.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,998,977.80/23,962.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,836.22

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