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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,468.91, 32,282.04 and 20,583.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,468.91, 32,282.04 and 20,583.45 is: 28,313.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,468.91 : 32,282.04 = 20,583.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,468.91/32,282.04 = 20,583.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,468.91x = 32,282.04 × 20,583.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,468.91x = 664,475,833.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,475,833.43/23,468.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,313.03

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