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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,527.76, 35,207.43 and 20,376.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,527.76, 35,207.43 and 20,376.12 is: 30,491.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,527.76 : 35,207.43 = 20,376.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,527.76/35,207.43 = 20,376.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,527.76x = 35,207.43 × 20,376.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,527.76x = 717,390,818.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,390,818.57/23,527.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,491.25

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