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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,563.80, 35,282.34 and 20,574.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,563.80, 35,282.34 and 20,574.06 is: 30,805.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,563.80 : 35,282.34 = 20,574.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,563.80/35,282.34 = 20,574.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,563.80x = 35,282.34 × 20,574.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,563.80x = 725,900,980.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,900,980.10/23,563.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,805.77

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