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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,707.64, 32,691.99 and 20,361.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,707.64, 32,691.99 and 20,361.52 is: 28,077.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,707.64 : 32,691.99 = 20,361.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,707.64/32,691.99 = 20,361.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,707.64x = 32,691.99 × 20,361.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,707.64x = 665,658,608.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,658,608.22/23,707.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,077.81

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