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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,099.65, 34,482.38 and 20,297.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,099.65, 34,482.38 and 20,297.13 is: 30,298.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,099.65 : 34,482.38 = 20,297.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,099.65/34,482.38 = 20,297.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,099.65x = 34,482.38 × 20,297.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,099.65x = 699,893,312.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,893,312.74/23,099.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,298.87

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