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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,164.89, 31,990.23 and 19,788

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,164.89, 31,990.23 and 19,788 is: 27,326.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,164.89 : 31,990.23 = 19,788 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,164.89/31,990.23 = 19,788/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,164.89x = 31,990.23 × 19,788
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,164.89x = 633,022,671.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,022,671.24/23,164.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,326.82

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