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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,323.55, 32,206.61 and 19,999.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,323.55, 32,206.61 and 19,999.31 is: 27,616.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,323.55 : 32,206.61 = 19,999.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,323.55/32,206.61 = 19,999.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,323.55x = 32,206.61 × 19,999.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,323.55x = 644,109,866.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,109,866.40/23,323.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,616.29

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