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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,871.28, 32,914.32 and 19,380.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,871.28, 32,914.32 and 19,380.88 is: 26,722.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,871.28 : 32,914.32 = 19,380.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,871.28/32,914.32 = 19,380.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,871.28x = 32,914.32 × 19,380.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,871.28x = 637,908,486.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,908,486.20/23,871.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,722.84

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