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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,152.68, 34,775.18 and 21,847.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,152.68, 34,775.18 and 21,847.11 is: 32,814.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,152.68 : 34,775.18 = 21,847.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,152.68/34,775.18 = 21,847.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,152.68x = 34,775.18 × 21,847.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,152.68x = 759,737,073.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,737,073.49/23,152.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,814.22

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