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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,099.16, 34,606.35 and 20,608.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,099.16, 34,606.35 and 20,608.68 is: 30,875.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,099.16 : 34,606.35 = 20,608.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,099.16/34,606.35 = 20,608.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,099.16x = 34,606.35 × 20,608.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,099.16x = 713,191,193.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,191,193.12/23,099.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,875.20

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