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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,828.59, 32,786.90 and 19,563.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,828.59, 32,786.90 and 19,563.94 is: 26,918.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,828.59 : 32,786.90 = 19,563.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,828.59/32,786.90 = 19,563.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,828.59x = 32,786.90 × 19,563.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,828.59x = 641,440,764.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,440,764.60/23,828.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,918.96

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