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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,170.21, 34,672.25 and 20,060.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,170.21, 34,672.25 and 20,060.93 is: 30,019.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,170.21 : 34,672.25 = 20,060.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,170.21/34,672.25 = 20,060.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,170.21x = 34,672.25 × 20,060.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,170.21x = 695,557,717.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,557,717.03/23,170.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,019.49

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