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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,033.68, 31,764.72 and 21,315.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,033.68, 31,764.72 and 21,315.52 is: 29,395.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,033.68 : 31,764.72 = 21,315.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,033.68/31,764.72 = 21,315.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,033.68x = 31,764.72 × 21,315.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,033.68x = 677,081,524.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,081,524.45/23,033.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,395.28

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