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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,147.01, 34,707.15 and 20,379.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,147.01, 34,707.15 and 20,379.24 is: 30,557.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,147.01 : 34,707.15 = 20,379.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,147.01/34,707.15 = 20,379.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,147.01x = 34,707.15 × 20,379.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,147.01x = 707,305,339.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,305,339.57/23,147.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,557.09

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