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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,098.62, 34,466.73 and 21,688.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,098.62, 34,466.73 and 21,688.14 is: 32,362.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,098.62 : 34,466.73 = 21,688.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,098.62/34,466.73 = 21,688.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,098.62x = 34,466.73 × 21,688.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,098.62x = 747,519,265.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,519,265.58/23,098.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,362.07

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