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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,166.95, 31,946.51 and 19,820.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,166.95, 31,946.51 and 19,820.84 is: 27,332.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,166.95 : 31,946.51 = 19,820.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,166.95/31,946.51 = 19,820.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,166.95x = 31,946.51 × 19,820.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,166.95x = 633,206,644.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,206,644.03/23,166.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,332.32

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