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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,171.60, 34,674.37 and 20,062.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,171.60, 34,674.37 and 20,062.35 is: 30,021.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,171.60 : 34,674.37 = 20,062.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,171.60/34,674.37 = 20,062.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,171.60x = 34,674.37 × 20,062.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,171.60x = 695,649,296.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,649,296.81/23,171.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,021.63

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