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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,651.58, 32,686.20 and 19,396.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,651.58, 32,686.20 and 19,396.02 is: 26,805.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,651.58 : 32,686.20 = 19,396.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,651.58/32,686.20 = 19,396.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,651.58x = 32,686.20 × 19,396.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,651.58x = 633,982,188.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,982,188.92/23,651.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,805.07

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