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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,382.87, 35,011.99 and 20,393.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,382.87, 35,011.99 and 20,393.52 is: 30,535.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,382.87 : 35,011.99 = 20,393.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,382.87/35,011.99 = 20,393.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,382.87x = 35,011.99 × 20,393.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,382.87x = 714,017,718.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,017,718.30/23,382.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,535.93

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