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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,677.40, 35,516.10 and 20,159.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,677.40, 35,516.10 and 20,159.30 is: 30,238.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,677.40 : 35,516.10 = 20,159.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,677.40/35,516.10 = 20,159.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,677.40x = 35,516.10 × 20,159.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,677.40x = 715,979,714.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,979,714.73/23,677.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,238.95

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