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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,472.88, 35,125.44 and 20,389.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,472.88, 35,125.44 and 20,389.22 is: 30,510.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,472.88 : 35,125.44 = 20,389.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,472.88/35,125.44 = 20,389.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,472.88x = 35,125.44 × 20,389.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,472.88x = 716,180,323.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,180,323.76/23,472.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,510.97

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