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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,320.17, 32,201.96 and 19,995.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,320.17, 32,201.96 and 19,995.93 is: 27,611.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,320.17 : 32,201.96 = 19,995.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,320.17/32,201.96 = 19,995.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,320.17x = 32,201.96 × 19,995.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,320.17x = 643,908,038.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,908,038.04/23,320.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,611.64

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