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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,257.62, 32,071.14 and 19,911.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,257.62, 32,071.14 and 19,911.51 is: 27,457.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,257.62 : 32,071.14 = 19,911.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,257.62/32,071.14 = 19,911.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,257.62x = 32,071.14 × 19,911.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,257.62x = 638,584,824.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,584,824.82/23,257.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,457.02

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