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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,200.24, 31,995.23 and 19,622.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,200.24, 31,995.23 and 19,622.71 is: 27,061.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,200.24 : 31,995.23 = 19,622.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,200.24/31,995.23 = 19,622.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,200.24x = 31,995.23 × 19,622.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,200.24x = 627,833,119.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,833,119.67/23,200.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,061.49

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