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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,152.74, 34,771.48 and 21,200.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,152.74, 34,771.48 and 21,200.84 is: 31,840.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,152.74 : 34,771.48 = 21,200.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,152.74/34,771.48 = 21,200.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,152.74x = 34,771.48 × 21,200.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,152.74x = 737,184,584.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,184,584.04/23,152.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,840.06

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