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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,238.95, 31,946.79 and 19,996.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,238.95, 31,946.79 and 19,996.73 is: 27,489.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,238.95 : 31,946.79 = 19,996.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,238.95/31,946.79 = 19,996.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,238.95x = 31,946.79 × 19,996.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,238.95x = 638,831,174.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,831,174.26/23,238.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,489.68

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