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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,160.45, 34,657.63 and 20,051.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,160.45, 34,657.63 and 20,051.15 is: 30,004.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,160.45 : 34,657.63 = 20,051.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,160.45/34,657.63 = 20,051.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,160.45x = 34,657.63 × 20,051.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,160.45x = 694,925,237.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,925,237.52/23,160.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,004.83

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