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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,855.68, 32,953.44 and 19,374.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,855.68, 32,953.44 and 19,374.40 is: 26,763.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,855.68 : 32,953.44 = 19,374.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,855.68/32,953.44 = 19,374.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,855.68x = 32,953.44 × 19,374.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,855.68x = 638,453,127.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,453,127.94/23,855.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,763.15

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