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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,760.53, 35,625.75 and 20,236.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,760.53, 35,625.75 and 20,236.73 is: 30,342.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,760.53 : 35,625.75 = 20,236.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,760.53/35,625.75 = 20,236.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,760.53x = 35,625.75 × 20,236.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,760.53x = 720,948,505.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,948,505.67/23,760.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,342.28

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