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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,674.98, 32,659.17 and 19,203.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,674.98, 32,659.17 and 19,203.78 is: 26,491.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,674.98 : 32,659.17 = 19,203.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,674.98/32,659.17 = 19,203.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,674.98x = 32,659.17 × 19,203.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,674.98x = 627,179,515.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,179,515.66/23,674.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,491.24

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