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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,263.20, 34,881.84 and 20,496.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,263.20, 34,881.84 and 20,496.24 is: 30,732.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,263.20 : 34,881.84 = 20,496.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,263.20/34,881.84 = 20,496.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,263.20x = 34,881.84 × 20,496.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,263.20x = 714,946,564.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,946,564.28/23,263.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,732.94

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