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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,711.76, 32,691.84 and 19,447.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,711.76, 32,691.84 and 19,447.20 is: 26,812.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,711.76 : 32,691.84 = 19,447.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,711.76/32,691.84 = 19,447.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,711.76x = 32,691.84 × 19,447.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,711.76x = 635,764,750.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,764,750.85/23,711.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,812.21

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