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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,131.15, 34,718.49 and 21,867.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,131.15, 34,718.49 and 21,867.14 is: 32,821.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,131.15 : 34,718.49 = 21,867.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,131.15/34,718.49 = 21,867.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,131.15x = 34,718.49 × 21,867.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,131.15x = 759,194,081.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,194,081.42/23,131.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,821.29

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