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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,183.48, 31,969.14 and 19,837.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,183.48, 31,969.14 and 19,837.37 is: 27,354.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,183.48 : 31,969.14 = 19,837.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,183.48/31,969.14 = 19,837.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,183.48x = 31,969.14 × 19,837.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,183.48x = 634,183,498.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,183,498.92/23,183.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,354.98

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