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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,254.75, 32,176.07 and 20,276.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,254.75, 32,176.07 and 20,276.79 is: 28,055.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,254.75 : 32,176.07 = 20,276.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,254.75/32,176.07 = 20,276.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,254.75x = 32,176.07 × 20,276.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,254.75x = 652,427,414.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,427,414.42/23,254.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,055.66

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