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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,266.62, 34,901.73 and 20,525.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,266.62, 34,901.73 and 20,525.58 is: 30,789.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,266.62 : 34,901.73 = 20,525.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,266.62/34,901.73 = 20,525.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,266.62x = 34,901.73 × 20,525.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,266.62x = 716,378,251.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,378,251.25/23,266.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,789.96

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