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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,177.59, 31,956.86 and 19,586.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,177.59, 31,956.86 and 19,586.05 is: 27,004.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,177.59 : 31,956.86 = 19,586.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,177.59/31,956.86 = 19,586.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,177.59x = 31,956.86 × 19,586.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,177.59x = 625,908,626.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,908,626.88/23,177.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,004.91

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