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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,399.32, 34,969.58 and 20,962.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,399.32, 34,969.58 and 20,962.84 is: 31,328.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,399.32 : 34,969.58 = 20,962.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,399.32/34,969.58 = 20,962.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,399.32x = 34,969.58 × 20,962.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,399.32x = 733,061,710.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,061,710.41/23,399.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,328.33

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