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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,853.70, 35,725.17 and 20,901.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,853.70, 35,725.17 and 20,901.25 is: 31,303.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,853.70 : 35,725.17 = 20,901.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,853.70/35,725.17 = 20,901.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,853.70x = 35,725.17 × 20,901.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,853.70x = 746,700,709.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,700,709.46/23,853.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,303.35

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