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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,151.77, 34,727.40 and 5,621.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,151.77, 34,727.40 and 5,621.59 is: 8,432.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,151.77 : 34,727.40 = 5,621.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,151.77/34,727.40 = 5,621.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,151.77x = 34,727.40 × 5,621.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,151.77x = 195,223,204.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,223,204.57/23,151.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,432.32

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