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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,709.64, 32,694.74 and 20,363.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,709.64, 32,694.74 and 20,363.52 is: 28,080.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,709.64 : 32,694.74 = 20,363.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,709.64/32,694.74 = 20,363.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,709.64x = 32,694.74 × 20,363.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,709.64x = 665,779,991.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,779,991.88/23,709.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,080.56

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