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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,458.64, 32,386.92 and 20,834.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,458.64, 32,386.92 and 20,834.24 is: 28,763.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,458.64 : 32,386.92 = 20,834.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,458.64/32,386.92 = 20,834.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,458.64x = 32,386.92 × 20,834.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,458.64x = 674,756,864.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,756,864.14/23,458.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,763.68

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