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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,477.83, 35,161.12 and 20,383.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,477.83, 35,161.12 and 20,383.27 is: 30,526.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,477.83 : 35,161.12 = 20,383.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,477.83/35,161.12 = 20,383.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,477.83x = 35,161.12 × 20,383.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,477.83x = 716,698,602.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,698,602.46/23,477.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,526.61

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