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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,888.79, 32,856.93 and 19,162.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,888.79, 32,856.93 and 19,162.71 is: 26,356.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,888.79 : 32,856.93 = 19,162.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,888.79/32,856.93 = 19,162.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,888.79x = 32,856.93 × 19,162.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,888.79x = 629,627,821.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,627,821.08/23,888.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,356.62

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