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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,183.23, 34,774.74 and 20,053.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,183.23, 34,774.74 and 20,053.93 is: 30,080.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,183.23 : 34,774.74 = 20,053.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,183.23/34,774.74 = 20,053.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,183.23x = 34,774.74 × 20,053.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,183.23x = 697,370,201.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,370,201.73/23,183.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,080.80

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