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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,172.60, 34,675.86 and 20,063.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,172.60, 34,675.86 and 20,063.35 is: 30,023.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,172.60 : 34,675.86 = 20,063.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,172.60/34,675.86 = 20,063.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,172.60x = 34,675.86 × 20,063.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,172.60x = 695,713,915.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,713,915.73/23,172.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,023.13

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