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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,098.38, 31,849.11 and 19,730.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,098.38, 31,849.11 and 19,730.94 is: 27,205.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,098.38 : 31,849.11 = 19,730.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,098.38/31,849.11 = 19,730.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,098.38x = 31,849.11 × 19,730.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,098.38x = 628,412,878.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,412,878.46/23,098.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,205.93

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