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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,827.08, 32,869.62 and 19,355.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,827.08, 32,869.62 and 19,355.88 is: 26,701.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,827.08 : 32,869.62 = 19,355.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,827.08/32,869.62 = 19,355.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,827.08x = 32,869.62 × 19,355.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,827.08x = 636,220,420.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,220,420.37/23,827.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,701.57

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