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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,933.53, 30,232.72 and 17,145.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,933.53, 30,232.72 and 17,145.01 is: 23,632.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,933.53 : 30,232.72 = 17,145.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,933.53/30,232.72 = 17,145.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,933.53x = 30,232.72 × 17,145.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,933.53x = 518,340,286.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,340,286.73/21,933.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,632.32

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