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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,772.72, 32,749.16 and 19,995.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,772.72, 32,749.16 and 19,995.96 is: 27,546.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,772.72 : 32,749.16 = 19,995.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,772.72/32,749.16 = 19,995.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,772.72x = 32,749.16 × 19,995.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,772.72x = 654,850,793.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,850,793.41/23,772.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,546.31

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