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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,972.88, 35,896.32 and 19,267.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,972.88, 35,896.32 and 19,267.92 is: 28,851.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,972.88 : 35,896.32 = 19,267.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,972.88/35,896.32 = 19,267.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,972.88x = 35,896.32 × 19,267.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,972.88x = 691,647,422.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,647,422.05/23,972.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,851.24

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