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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,171.21, 34,673.75 and 20,061.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,171.21, 34,673.75 and 20,061.93 is: 30,020.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,171.21 : 34,673.75 = 20,061.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,171.21/34,673.75 = 20,061.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,171.21x = 34,673.75 × 20,061.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,171.21x = 695,622,345.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,622,345.34/23,171.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,020.98

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