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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,741.83, 35,591.74 and 20,254.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,741.83, 35,591.74 and 20,254.24 is: 30,363.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,741.83 : 35,591.74 = 20,254.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,741.83/35,591.74 = 20,254.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,741.83x = 35,591.74 × 20,254.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,741.83x = 720,883,643.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,883,643.98/23,741.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,363.44

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