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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,695.14, 32,674.74 and 20,349.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,695.14, 32,674.74 and 20,349.02 is: 28,060.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,695.14 : 32,674.74 = 20,349.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,695.14/32,674.74 = 20,349.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,695.14x = 32,674.74 × 20,349.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,695.14x = 664,898,937.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,898,937.75/23,695.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,060.56

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