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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,973.76, 35,904.96 and 23,143.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,973.76, 35,904.96 and 23,143.20 is: 34,661.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,973.76 : 35,904.96 = 23,143.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,973.76/35,904.96 = 23,143.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,973.76x = 35,904.96 × 23,143.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,973.76x = 830,955,670.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,955,670.27/23,973.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,661.05

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