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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,670.74, 32,689.92 and 19,652.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,670.74, 32,689.92 and 19,652.12 is: 27,140.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,670.74 : 32,689.92 = 19,652.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,670.74/32,689.92 = 19,652.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,670.74x = 32,689.92 × 19,652.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,670.74x = 642,426,386.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,426,386.05/23,670.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,140.11

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