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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,174.24, 34,593.52 and 20,371.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,174.24, 34,593.52 and 20,371.76 is: 30,410.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,174.24 : 34,593.52 = 20,371.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,174.24/34,593.52 = 20,371.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,174.24x = 34,593.52 × 20,371.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,174.24x = 704,730,887.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,730,887.00/23,174.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,410.10

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