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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,788.17, 32,752.98 and 20,195.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,788.17, 32,752.98 and 20,195.69 is: 27,806.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,788.17 : 32,752.98 = 20,195.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,788.17/32,752.98 = 20,195.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,788.17x = 32,752.98 × 20,195.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,788.17x = 661,468,866.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,468,866.89/23,788.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,806.63

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