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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,468.83, 34,993.91 and 20,860.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,468.83, 34,993.91 and 20,860.84 is: 31,105.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,468.83 : 34,993.91 = 20,860.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,468.83/34,993.91 = 20,860.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,468.83x = 34,993.91 × 20,860.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,468.83x = 730,002,357.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,002,357.48/23,468.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,105.19

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