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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,828.08, 32,871 and 19,356.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,828.08, 32,871 and 19,356.88 is: 26,702.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,828.08 : 32,871 = 19,356.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,828.08/32,871 = 19,356.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,828.08x = 32,871 × 19,356.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,828.08x = 636,280,002.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,280,002.48/23,828.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,702.95

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