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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,237.88, 34,855.90 and 20,107.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,237.88, 34,855.90 and 20,107.73 is: 30,160.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,237.88 : 34,855.90 = 20,107.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,237.88/34,855.90 = 20,107.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,237.88x = 34,855.90 × 20,107.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,237.88x = 700,873,026.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,873,026.11/23,237.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,160.80

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