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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,516.76, 32,373.99 and 20,373.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,516.76, 32,373.99 and 20,373.71 is: 28,047.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,516.76 : 32,373.99 = 20,373.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,516.76/32,373.99 = 20,373.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,516.76x = 32,373.99 × 20,373.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,516.76x = 659,578,220.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,578,220.83/23,516.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,047.16

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