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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,870.88, 32,945.76 and 19,885.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,870.88, 32,945.76 and 19,885.68 is: 27,445.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,870.88 : 32,945.76 = 19,885.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,870.88/32,945.76 = 19,885.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,870.88x = 32,945.76 × 19,885.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,870.88x = 655,148,840.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,148,840.72/23,870.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,445.53

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