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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,165.24, 34,580.12 and 20,362.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,165.24, 34,580.12 and 20,362.76 is: 30,396.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,165.24 : 34,580.12 = 20,362.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,165.24/34,580.12 = 20,362.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,165.24x = 34,580.12 × 20,362.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,165.24x = 704,146,684.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,146,684.33/23,165.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,396.69

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