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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,151.83, 34,727.49 and 5,621.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,151.83, 34,727.49 and 5,621.67 is: 8,432.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,151.83 : 34,727.49 = 5,621.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,151.83/34,727.49 = 5,621.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,151.83x = 34,727.49 × 5,621.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,151.83x = 195,226,618.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,226,618.94/23,151.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,432.45

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