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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,184.23, 31,970.18 and 19,838.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,184.23, 31,970.18 and 19,838.12 is: 27,356.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,184.23 : 31,970.18 = 19,838.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,184.23/31,970.18 = 19,838.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,184.23x = 31,970.18 × 19,838.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,184.23x = 634,228,157.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,228,157.01/23,184.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,356.02

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