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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,897.80, 35,846.70 and 20,096.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,897.80, 35,846.70 and 20,096.20 is: 30,144.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,897.80 : 35,846.70 = 20,096.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,897.80/35,846.70 = 20,096.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,897.80x = 35,846.70 × 20,096.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,897.80x = 720,382,452.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,382,452.54/23,897.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,144.30

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