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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,466.86, 35,116.46 and 20,383.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,466.86, 35,116.46 and 20,383.20 is: 30,501.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,466.86 : 35,116.46 = 20,383.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,466.86/35,116.46 = 20,383.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,466.86x = 35,116.46 × 20,383.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,466.86x = 715,785,827.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,785,827.47/23,466.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,501.99

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