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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,239.88, 34,858.90 and 20,109.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,239.88, 34,858.90 and 20,109.73 is: 30,163.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,239.88 : 34,858.90 = 20,109.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,239.88/34,858.90 = 20,109.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,239.88x = 34,858.90 × 20,109.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,239.88x = 701,003,067.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,003,067.10/23,239.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,163.80

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