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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,209.76, 34,788.71 and 21,341.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,209.76, 34,788.71 and 21,341.49 is: 31,988.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,209.76 : 34,788.71 = 21,341.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,209.76/34,788.71 = 21,341.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,209.76x = 34,788.71 × 21,341.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,209.76x = 742,442,799.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,442,799.87/23,209.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,988.39

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