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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,063.27, 34,573.23 and 21,008.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,063.27, 34,573.23 and 21,008.97 is: 31,493.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,063.27 : 34,573.23 = 21,008.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,063.27/34,573.23 = 21,008.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,063.27x = 34,573.23 × 21,008.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,063.27x = 726,347,951.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,347,951.87/23,063.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,493.72

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