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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,027.92, 31,701.72 and 21,969.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,027.92, 31,701.72 and 21,969.94 is: 30,245.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,027.92 : 31,701.72 = 21,969.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,027.92/31,701.72 = 21,969.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,027.92x = 31,701.72 × 21,969.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,027.92x = 696,484,886.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,484,886.30/23,027.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,245.24

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