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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,755.97, 32,788.25 and 19,773.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,755.97, 32,788.25 and 19,773.20 is: 27,291.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,755.97 : 32,788.25 = 19,773.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,755.97/32,788.25 = 19,773.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,755.97x = 32,788.25 × 19,773.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,755.97x = 648,328,362.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,328,362.09/23,755.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,291.18

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