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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,254.70, 32,077.11 and 20,277.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,254.70, 32,077.11 and 20,277.64 is: 27,970.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,254.70 : 32,077.11 = 20,277.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,254.70/32,077.11 = 20,277.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,254.70x = 32,077.11 × 20,277.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,254.70x = 650,448,204.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,448,204.96/23,254.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,970.62

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