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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,637.64, 32,589.60 and 19,373.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,637.64, 32,589.60 and 19,373.24 is: 26,710.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,637.64 : 32,589.60 = 19,373.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,637.64/32,589.60 = 19,373.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,637.64x = 32,589.60 × 19,373.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,637.64x = 631,366,142.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,366,142.30/23,637.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,710.20

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