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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,309.76, 32,162.16 and 19,548.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,309.76, 32,162.16 and 19,548.12 is: 26,971.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,309.76 : 32,162.16 = 19,548.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,309.76/32,162.16 = 19,548.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,309.76x = 32,162.16 × 19,548.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,309.76x = 628,709,763.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,709,763.14/23,309.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,971.95

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