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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,176.67, 32,006.46 and 19,799.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,176.67, 32,006.46 and 19,799.78 is: 27,343.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,176.67 : 32,006.46 = 19,799.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,176.67/32,006.46 = 19,799.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,176.67x = 32,006.46 × 19,799.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,176.67x = 633,720,866.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,720,866.58/23,176.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,343.05

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