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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,563.82, 32,487.74 and 19,299.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,563.82, 32,487.74 and 19,299.17 is: 26,608.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,563.82 : 32,487.74 = 19,299.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,563.82/32,487.74 = 19,299.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,563.82x = 32,487.74 × 19,299.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,563.82x = 626,986,158.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,986,158.24/23,563.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,608.01

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