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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,160.63, 34,657.91 and 20,051.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,160.63, 34,657.91 and 20,051.34 is: 30,005.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,160.63 : 34,657.91 = 20,051.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,160.63/34,657.91 = 20,051.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,160.63x = 34,657.91 × 20,051.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,160.63x = 694,937,382.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,937,382.07/23,160.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,005.11

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