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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,587.71, 32,597.74 and 19,332.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,587.71, 32,597.74 and 19,332.06 is: 26,716.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,587.71 : 32,597.74 = 19,332.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,587.71/32,597.74 = 19,332.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,587.71x = 32,597.74 × 19,332.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,587.71x = 630,181,465.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,181,465.54/23,587.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,716.52

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