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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,182.23, 34,773.24 and 20,052.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,182.23, 34,773.24 and 20,052.93 is: 30,079.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,182.23 : 34,773.24 = 20,052.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,182.23/34,773.24 = 20,052.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,182.23x = 34,773.24 × 20,052.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,182.23x = 697,305,347.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,305,347.59/23,182.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,079.30

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