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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,395.55, 32,267.48 and 20,709.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,395.55, 32,267.48 and 20,709.59 is: 28,562.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,395.55 : 32,267.48 = 20,709.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,395.55/32,267.48 = 20,709.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,395.55x = 32,267.48 × 20,709.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,395.55x = 668,246,016.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,246,016.25/23,395.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,562.96

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