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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,270.96, 32,099.48 and 20,293.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,270.96, 32,099.48 and 20,293.92 is: 27,993.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,270.96 : 32,099.48 = 20,293.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,270.96/32,099.48 = 20,293.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,270.96x = 32,099.48 × 20,293.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,270.96x = 651,424,279.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,424,279.16/23,270.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,993.01

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