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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,161.14, 34,658.66 and 20,051.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,161.14, 34,658.66 and 20,051.84 is: 30,005.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,161.14 : 34,658.66 = 20,051.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,161.14/34,658.66 = 20,051.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,161.14x = 34,658.66 × 20,051.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,161.14x = 694,969,631.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,969,631.38/23,161.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,005.85

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