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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,976.63, 35,901.94 and 19,271.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,976.63, 35,901.94 and 19,271.67 is: 28,856.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,976.63 : 35,901.94 = 19,271.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,976.63/35,901.94 = 19,271.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,976.63x = 35,901.94 × 19,271.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,976.63x = 691,890,340.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,890,340.04/23,976.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,856.86

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