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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,201.13, 31,996.40 and 19,623.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,201.13, 31,996.40 and 19,623.59 is: 27,062.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,201.13 : 31,996.40 = 19,623.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,201.13/31,996.40 = 19,623.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,201.13x = 31,996.40 × 19,623.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,201.13x = 627,884,235.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,884,235.08/23,201.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,062.66

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