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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,177.61, 34,700.16 and 21,706.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,177.61, 34,700.16 and 21,706.29 is: 32,497.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,177.61 : 34,700.16 = 21,706.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,177.61/34,700.16 = 21,706.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,177.61x = 34,700.16 × 21,706.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,177.61x = 753,211,736.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,211,736.01/23,177.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,497.39

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