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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,271.93, 32,134.62 and 21,583.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,271.93, 32,134.62 and 21,583.50 is: 29,803.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,271.93 : 32,134.62 = 21,583.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,271.93/32,134.62 = 21,583.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,271.93x = 32,134.62 × 21,583.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,271.93x = 693,577,570.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,577,570.77/23,271.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,803.18

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