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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,182.43, 34,716.93 and 20,936.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,182.43, 34,716.93 and 20,936.03 is: 31,352.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,182.43 : 34,716.93 = 20,936.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,182.43/34,716.93 = 20,936.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,182.43x = 34,716.93 × 20,936.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,182.43x = 726,834,687.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,834,687.99/23,182.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,352.83

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