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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,179.77, 31,959.90 and 19,588.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,179.77, 31,959.90 and 19,588.23 is: 27,007.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,179.77 : 31,959.90 = 19,588.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,179.77/31,959.90 = 19,588.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,179.77x = 31,959.90 × 19,588.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,179.77x = 626,037,871.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,037,871.98/23,179.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,007.94

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