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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,176.95, 34,682.37 and 20,067.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,176.95, 34,682.37 and 20,067.68 is: 30,029.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,176.95 : 34,682.37 = 20,067.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,176.95/34,682.37 = 20,067.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,176.95x = 34,682.37 × 20,067.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,176.95x = 695,994,702.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,994,702.80/23,176.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,029.61

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