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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,425.92, 32,227.20 and 20,723.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,425.92, 32,227.20 and 20,723.04 is: 28,508.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,425.92 : 32,227.20 = 20,723.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,425.92/32,227.20 = 20,723.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,425.92x = 32,227.20 × 20,723.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,425.92x = 667,845,554.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,845,554.69/23,425.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,508.83

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