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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,561.81, 32,484.98 and 19,297.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,561.81, 32,484.98 and 19,297.16 is: 26,605.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,561.81 : 32,484.98 = 19,297.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,561.81/32,484.98 = 19,297.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,561.81x = 32,484.98 × 19,297.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,561.81x = 626,867,856.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,867,856.66/23,561.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,605.25

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