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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,211.96, 32,008.98 and 19,865.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,211.96, 32,008.98 and 19,865.88 is: 27,394.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,211.96 : 32,008.98 = 19,865.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,211.96/32,008.98 = 19,865.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,211.96x = 32,008.98 × 19,865.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,211.96x = 635,886,555.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,886,555.60/23,211.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,394.78

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