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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,114.63, 31,869.25 and 19,291.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,114.63, 31,869.25 and 19,291.77 is: 26,598.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,114.63 : 31,869.25 = 19,291.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,114.63/31,869.25 = 19,291.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,114.63x = 31,869.25 × 19,291.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,114.63x = 614,814,192.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,814,192.84/23,114.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,598.48

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