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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,266.63, 32,166.89 and 20,608.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,266.63, 32,166.89 and 20,608.21 is: 28,491.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,266.63 : 32,166.89 = 20,608.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,266.63/32,166.89 = 20,608.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,266.63x = 32,166.89 × 20,608.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,266.63x = 662,902,024.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,902,024.17/23,266.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,491.54

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