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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,147.84, 34,519.43 and 20,596.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,147.84, 34,519.43 and 20,596.34 is: 30,714.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,147.84 : 34,519.43 = 20,596.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,147.84/34,519.43 = 20,596.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,147.84x = 34,519.43 × 20,596.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,147.84x = 710,973,770.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,973,770.76/23,147.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,714.48

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