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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,988.16, 33,086.52 and 20,795.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,988.16, 33,086.52 and 20,795.74 is: 28,683.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,988.16 : 33,086.52 = 20,795.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,988.16/33,086.52 = 20,795.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,988.16x = 33,086.52 × 20,795.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,988.16x = 688,058,667.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,058,667.42/23,988.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,683.26

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