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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,022.56, 35,984.88 and 19,596

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,022.56, 35,984.88 and 19,596 is: 29,354.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,022.56 : 35,984.88 = 19,596 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,022.56/35,984.88 = 19,596/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,022.56x = 35,984.88 × 19,596
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,022.56x = 705,159,708.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,159,708.48/24,022.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,354.06

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