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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,624.38, 32,544.61 and 19,847.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,624.38, 32,544.61 and 19,847.71 is: 27,341.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,624.38 : 32,544.61 = 19,847.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,624.38/32,544.61 = 19,847.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,624.38x = 32,544.61 × 19,847.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,624.38x = 645,935,936.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,935,936.69/23,624.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,341.92

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