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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,898.72, 35,792.46 and 23,068.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,898.72, 35,792.46 and 23,068.20 is: 34,548.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,898.72 : 35,792.46 = 23,068.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,898.72/35,792.46 = 23,068.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,898.72x = 35,792.46 × 23,068.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,898.72x = 825,667,625.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,667,625.77/23,898.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,548.61

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