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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,329.62, 32,175.05 and 19,713.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,329.62, 32,175.05 and 19,713.38 is: 27,187.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,329.62 : 32,175.05 = 19,713.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,329.62/32,175.05 = 19,713.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,329.62x = 32,175.05 × 19,713.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,329.62x = 634,278,727.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,278,727.73/23,329.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,187.70

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