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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,480.88, 35,137.44 and 20,397.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,480.88, 35,137.44 and 20,397.24 is: 30,523.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,480.88 : 35,137.44 = 20,397.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,480.88/35,137.44 = 20,397.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,480.88x = 35,137.44 × 20,397.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,480.88x = 716,706,796.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,706,796.67/23,480.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,523.00

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