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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,184.59, 31,971.17 and 19,838.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,184.59, 31,971.17 and 19,838.48 is: 27,356.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,184.59 : 31,971.17 = 19,838.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,184.59/31,971.17 = 19,838.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,184.59x = 31,971.17 × 19,838.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,184.59x = 634,259,306.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,259,306.36/23,184.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,356.94

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