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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,206.50, 32,005.53 and 19,998.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,206.50, 32,005.53 and 19,998.90 is: 27,581.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,206.50 : 32,005.53 = 19,998.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,206.50/32,005.53 = 19,998.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,206.50x = 32,005.53 × 19,998.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,206.50x = 640,075,393.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,075,393.92/23,206.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,581.73

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