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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,889.79, 32,858.31 and 19,163.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,889.79, 32,858.31 and 19,163.71 is: 26,358.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,889.79 : 32,858.31 = 19,163.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,889.79/32,858.31 = 19,163.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,889.79x = 32,858.31 × 19,163.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,889.79x = 629,687,123.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,687,123.93/23,889.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,358.00

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