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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,169.38, 34,917.29 and 20,950.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,169.38, 34,917.29 and 20,950.74 is: 31,573.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,169.38 : 34,917.29 = 20,950.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,169.38/34,917.29 = 20,950.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,169.38x = 34,917.29 × 20,950.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,169.38x = 731,543,038.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,543,038.11/23,169.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,573.70

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