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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,147.39, 34,707.71 and 20,379.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,147.39, 34,707.71 and 20,379.62 is: 30,557.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,147.39 : 34,707.71 = 20,379.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,147.39/34,707.71 = 20,379.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,147.39x = 34,707.71 × 20,379.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,147.39x = 707,329,665.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,329,665.43/23,147.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,557.65

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