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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,711.64, 32,697.50 and 20,365.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,711.64, 32,697.50 and 20,365.52 is: 28,083.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,711.64 : 32,697.50 = 20,365.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,711.64/32,697.50 = 20,365.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,711.64x = 32,697.50 × 20,365.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,711.64x = 665,901,590.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,901,590.20/23,711.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,083.32

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