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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,924.58, 32,999.10 and 20,732.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,924.58, 32,999.10 and 20,732.25 is: 28,595.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,924.58 : 32,999.10 = 20,732.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,924.58/32,999.10 = 20,732.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,924.58x = 32,999.10 × 20,732.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,924.58x = 684,145,428.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,145,428.15/23,924.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,595.92

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