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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,181.27, 31,961.97 and 19,589.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,181.27, 31,961.97 and 19,589.73 is: 27,010.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,181.27 : 31,961.97 = 19,589.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,181.27/31,961.97 = 19,589.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,181.27x = 31,961.97 × 19,589.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,181.27x = 626,126,362.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,126,362.57/23,181.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,010.01

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