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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,476.83, 35,159.63 and 20,382.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,476.83, 35,159.63 and 20,382.27 is: 30,525.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,476.83 : 35,159.63 = 20,382.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,476.83/35,159.63 = 20,382.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,476.83x = 35,159.63 × 20,382.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,476.83x = 716,632,969.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,632,969.85/23,476.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,525.12

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