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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,281.16, 32,173.62 and 20,689.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,281.16, 32,173.62 and 20,689.16 is: 28,591.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,281.16 : 32,173.62 = 20,689.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,281.16/32,173.62 = 20,689.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,281.16x = 32,173.62 × 20,689.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,281.16x = 665,645,171.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,645,171.96/23,281.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,591.58

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