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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,497.76, 35,162.44 and 20,346.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,497.76, 35,162.44 and 20,346.07 is: 30,446.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,497.76 : 35,162.44 = 20,346.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,497.76/35,162.44 = 20,346.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,497.76x = 35,162.44 × 20,346.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,497.76x = 715,417,465.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,417,465.61/23,497.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,446.20

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