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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,244.57, 34,993.32 and 21,177.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,244.57, 34,993.32 and 21,177.86 is: 31,882.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,244.57 : 34,993.32 = 21,177.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,244.57/34,993.32 = 21,177.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,244.57x = 34,993.32 × 21,177.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,244.57x = 741,083,456.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,083,456.93/23,244.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,882.00

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