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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,393.72, 32,317.48 and 20,244.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,393.72, 32,317.48 and 20,244.44 is: 27,966.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,393.72 : 32,317.48 = 20,244.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,393.72/32,317.48 = 20,244.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,393.72x = 32,317.48 × 20,244.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,393.72x = 654,249,284.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,249,284.81/23,393.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,966.88

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