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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,176.34, 31,955.14 and 19,584.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,176.34, 31,955.14 and 19,584.80 is: 27,003.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,176.34 : 31,955.14 = 19,584.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,176.34/31,955.14 = 19,584.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,176.34x = 31,955.14 × 19,584.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,176.34x = 625,835,025.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,835,025.87/23,176.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,003.19

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