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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,201.24, 31,996.61 and 19,623.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,201.24, 31,996.61 and 19,623.71 is: 27,062.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,201.24 : 31,996.61 = 19,623.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,201.24/31,996.61 = 19,623.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,201.24x = 31,996.61 × 19,623.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,201.24x = 627,892,195.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,892,195.62/23,201.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,062.87

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