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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,631.79, 32,581.60 and 19,367.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,631.79, 32,581.60 and 19,367.14 is: 26,701.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,631.79 : 32,581.60 = 19,367.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,631.79/32,581.60 = 19,367.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,631.79x = 32,581.60 × 19,367.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,631.79x = 631,012,408.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,012,408.62/23,631.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,701.85

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