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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,396.94, 32,206.41 and 20,407.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,396.94, 32,206.41 and 20,407.57 is: 28,091.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,396.94 : 32,206.41 = 20,407.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,396.94/32,206.41 = 20,407.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,396.94x = 32,206.41 × 20,407.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,396.94x = 657,254,486.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,254,486.01/23,396.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,091.47

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