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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,642.51, 32,673.69 and 19,386.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,642.51, 32,673.69 and 19,386.96 is: 26,792.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,642.51 : 32,673.69 = 19,386.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,642.51/32,673.69 = 19,386.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,642.51x = 32,673.69 × 19,386.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,642.51x = 633,443,521.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,443,521.08/23,642.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,792.57

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