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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,995.59, 35,897.22 and 20,743.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,995.59, 35,897.22 and 20,743.71 is: 31,032.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,995.59 : 35,897.22 = 20,743.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,995.59/35,897.22 = 20,743.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,995.59x = 35,897.22 × 20,743.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,995.59x = 744,641,521.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,641,521.49/23,995.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,032.43

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