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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,214.22, 31,999.29 and 19,430.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,214.22, 31,999.29 and 19,430.71 is: 26,783.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,214.22 : 31,999.29 = 19,430.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,214.22/31,999.29 = 19,430.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,214.22x = 31,999.29 × 19,430.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,214.22x = 621,768,924.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,768,924.20/23,214.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,783.97

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