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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,592.96, 32,502.40 and 20,224.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,592.96, 32,502.40 and 20,224.64 is: 27,862.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,592.96 : 32,502.40 = 20,224.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,592.96/32,502.40 = 20,224.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,592.96x = 32,502.40 × 20,224.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,592.96x = 657,349,339.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,349,339.14/23,592.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,862.10

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