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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,244.63, 34,993.42 and 21,177.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,244.63, 34,993.42 and 21,177.91 is: 31,882.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,244.63 : 34,993.42 = 21,177.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,244.63/34,993.42 = 21,177.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,244.63x = 34,993.42 × 21,177.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,244.63x = 741,087,499.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,087,499.35/23,244.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,882.09

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