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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,286.63, 32,168.22 and 20,767.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,286.63, 32,168.22 and 20,767.93 is: 28,688.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,286.63 : 32,168.22 = 20,767.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,286.63/32,168.22 = 20,767.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,286.63x = 32,168.22 × 20,767.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,286.63x = 668,067,341.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,067,341.18/23,286.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,688.88

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