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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,026.62, 31,751.78 and 20,015.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,026.62, 31,751.78 and 20,015.84 is: 27,600.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,026.62 : 31,751.78 = 20,015.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,026.62/31,751.78 = 20,015.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,026.62x = 31,751.78 × 20,015.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,026.62x = 635,538,548.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,538,548.20/23,026.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,600.17

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