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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,752.34, 35,683.94 and 20,430.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,752.34, 35,683.94 and 20,430.83 is: 30,693.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,752.34 : 35,683.94 = 20,430.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,752.34/35,683.94 = 20,430.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,752.34x = 35,683.94 × 20,430.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,752.34x = 729,052,652.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,052,652.16/23,752.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,693.93

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