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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,849.69, 35,719.18 and 20,897.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,849.69, 35,719.18 and 20,897.24 is: 31,297.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,849.69 : 35,719.18 = 20,897.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,849.69/35,719.18 = 20,897.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,849.69x = 35,719.18 × 20,897.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,849.69x = 746,432,247.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,432,247.14/23,849.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,297.36

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