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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,160.51, 34,657.72 and 20,051.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,160.51, 34,657.72 and 20,051.21 is: 30,004.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,160.51 : 34,657.72 = 20,051.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,160.51/34,657.72 = 20,051.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,160.51x = 34,657.72 × 20,051.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,160.51x = 694,929,221.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,929,221.84/23,160.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,004.92

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