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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,693.13, 32,671.98 and 20,347.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,693.13, 32,671.98 and 20,347.02 is: 28,057.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,693.13 : 32,671.98 = 20,347.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,693.13/32,671.98 = 20,347.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,693.13x = 32,671.98 × 20,347.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,693.13x = 664,777,430.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,777,430.50/23,693.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,057.81

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