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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,973.73, 32,961.41 and 11,297.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,973.73, 32,961.41 and 11,297.23 is: 16,946.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,973.73 : 32,961.41 = 11,297.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,973.73/32,961.41 = 11,297.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,973.73x = 32,961.41 × 11,297.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,973.73x = 372,372,656.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,372,656.97/21,973.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,946.27

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