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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,317.73, 32,122.16 and 19,267.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,317.73, 32,122.16 and 19,267.67 is: 26,542.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,317.73 : 32,122.16 = 19,267.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,317.73/32,122.16 = 19,267.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,317.73x = 32,122.16 × 19,267.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,317.73x = 618,918,921.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,918,921.62/23,317.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,542.85

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