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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,168.57, 31,948.76 and 19,822.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,168.57, 31,948.76 and 19,822.46 is: 27,334.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,168.57 : 31,948.76 = 19,822.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,168.57/31,948.76 = 19,822.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,168.57x = 31,948.76 × 19,822.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,168.57x = 633,302,906.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,302,906.96/23,168.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,334.58

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