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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,240.63, 32,156.51 and 20,262.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,240.63, 32,156.51 and 20,262.66 is: 28,036.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,240.63 : 32,156.51 = 20,262.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,240.63/32,156.51 = 20,262.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,240.63x = 32,156.51 × 20,262.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,240.63x = 651,576,327.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,576,327.60/23,240.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,036.09

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