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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,276.10, 34,914.15 and 21,016.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,276.10, 34,914.15 and 21,016.20 is: 31,524.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,276.10 : 34,914.15 = 21,016.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,276.10/34,914.15 = 21,016.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,276.10x = 34,914.15 × 21,016.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,276.10x = 733,762,759.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,762,759.23/23,276.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,524.30

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