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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,466.96, 32,359.38 and 19,186.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,466.96, 32,359.38 and 19,186.02 is: 26,456.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,466.96 : 32,359.38 = 19,186.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,466.96/32,359.38 = 19,186.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,466.96x = 32,359.38 × 19,186.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,466.96x = 620,847,711.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,847,711.87/23,466.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,456.25

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