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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,687.20, 33,231.20 and 23,687.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,687.20, 33,231.20 and 23,687.20 is: 33,231.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,687.20 : 33,231.20 = 23,687.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,687.20/33,231.20 = 23,687.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,687.20x = 33,231.20 × 23,687.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,687.20x = 787,154,080.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,154,080.64/23,687.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,231.20

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