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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,179.91, 31,964.24 and 19,833.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,179.91, 31,964.24 and 19,833.80 is: 27,350.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,179.91 : 31,964.24 = 19,833.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,179.91/31,964.24 = 19,833.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,179.91x = 31,964.24 × 19,833.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,179.91x = 633,972,472.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,972,472.81/23,179.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,350.08

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