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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,105.40, 31,947.66 and 20,152.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,105.40, 31,947.66 and 20,152.95 is: 27,865.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,105.40 : 31,947.66 = 20,152.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,105.40/31,947.66 = 20,152.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,105.40x = 31,947.66 × 20,152.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,105.40x = 643,839,594.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,839,594.60/23,105.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,865.33

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