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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,665.20, 35,483.76 and 20,898.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,665.20, 35,483.76 and 20,898.24 is: 31,334.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,665.20 : 35,483.76 = 20,898.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,665.20/35,483.76 = 20,898.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,665.20x = 35,483.76 × 20,898.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,665.20x = 741,548,132.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,548,132.58/23,665.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,334.96

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